Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) Tonifies the Middle and Benefits Qi Stops Thirst and Generates Fluids Contraindicated in cases of Excess Evil Dang Shen, a name in traditional Chinese medicine, has effects similar to those of ginseng, but its potency is weaker. It is used to treat general deficiency syndromes and can replace ginseng; however, for … Read more
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) Dang Shen, also known as Huang Shen, Shi Tou Shen, and Zhong Ling Cao, is known for its ability to tonify the spleen and nourish the stomach, moisten the lungs and generate fluids, and invigorate the middle qi. It is quite similar to ginseng but is particularly valued for its ability … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) Resist sweating and stabilize the exterior Promote wound healing and tissue regeneration For Qi deficiency, do not use sparingly Astragalus, known as Huang Qi in Chinese medicine, is the root of the leguminous plant Mongolian Astragalus. It is harvested in spring and autumn, cleaned of soil and fibrous roots, and sun-dried until … Read more
Astragalus – Original StateAstragalus – Medicinal Material Astragalus – Slices It is the root of the leguminous plant Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. var. mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao or Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge. It is mainly produced in Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Heilongjiang, and other regions. Harvested in spring and autumn, the roots are cleaned of fibrous roots … Read more
Ginseng, also known as Ren Shen, Gui Gai, Tu Jing (the essence of the earth), and Yi Shan Shen (most of which are now cultivated at home), etc. Li Shizhen stated: Ginseng, after many years of growth, has roots resembling a human shape, possessing spirit, hence it is called Ginseng, the divine herb. Its grass … Read more
Ren Shen (Ginseng) 【Name】Ren Shen 【Alias】Ren Jin, Bang Chui, Tai Shen, Hai Yu, Shen Cao, Ren Xian, Bang Cui, Hong Shen, Bai Shen, Tang Shen, Yuan Shen, Shan Shen, Ye Shan Shen, Shai Shan Shen, Bai Tang Shen, Bai Ren Shen, Bai Shai Shen, Ji Lin Shen, Ye Tai Shen, Bai Chi Chu, Sheng Shai … Read more
Ginseng: The King of Herbs’ Benefits and Precautions 1. Introduction to Ginseng Ginseng, known as the “King of Herbs,” is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Araliaceae family. The main root of ginseng is fleshy, cylindrical or spindle-shaped, with branching at the lower part, and is usually yellowish-white in color. Ginseng typically grows in … Read more
The King of Herbs – Ginseng Ginseng is Sweet in Taste Greatly Tonifies Vital Qi Quenches Thirst and Generates Fluids Regulates Nutritional Qi Ginseng (Ren Shen), a perennial herb, thrives in cool, moist climates, typically growing in mixed coniferous and broadleaf forests at altitudes of 500 to 1100 meters where the temperature difference between day … Read more
Click the “Qianxinan Prefecture Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital” above to quickly follow us National Level 3 Class A Traditional Chinese Medicine Comprehensive Hospital Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital Qianxinan Hospital Ginseng—— Commonly Used Medicinal Herb Popular Science Ginseng (Ren Shen) is the dried root and rhizome of the plant Panax ginseng … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qi deficiency primarily refers to the deficiency of Qi in the Spleen and Lung meridians, which is mainly manifested by symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, breathlessness upon exertion, low voice, pale complexion, poor appetite, pale tongue with white coating, and weak or thin pulse.The main herbs used for … Read more