The Effects of Ming Dang Shen, Hong Dang Shen, and Stir-Fried Dang Shen

The Effects of Ming Dang Shen, Hong Dang Shen, and Stir-Fried Dang Shen

As people’s living conditions improve, their demands for quality of life also increase, which is reflected in a greater emphasis on nutritional balance in their diets, ensuring better health. With so many health foods available, today we will discuss the benefits of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula). Let’s explore its effects together. 1. Differences Between Angelica, … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Shortness of Breath and Poor Appetite May Indicate Qi Deficiency, Common Qi-Boosting Formulas

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Shortness of Breath and Poor Appetite May Indicate Qi Deficiency, Common Qi-Boosting Formulas

Buqi (Qi tonification) is a method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for treating Qi deficiency (气虚, qì xū). It is also known as Yiqi (益气, yì qì) and falls under the category of tonifying methods. Qi deficiency is often related to the lung (肺, fèi) and spleen (脾, pí) organs. The main symptoms of lung … Read more

Qi Deficiency Constitution: Selection of Ginseng Varieties for Insufficient Zhongqi, Yuanqi, and Heart Qi

Qi Deficiency Constitution: Selection of Ginseng Varieties for Insufficient Zhongqi, Yuanqi, and Heart Qi

More exciting content, please click the blue text above to follow us! 1. Overview of Qi Deficiency Insufficient Zhongqi, Yuanqi, and Heart Qi all fall under the category of Qi deficiency.According to TCM theory, Qi has the functions of promoting, securing, and defending. Once Qi deficiency occurs, it leads to a decline in function or … Read more

Professor Yan Guizhen’s Experience in Treating Pulmonary Nodules Using the Principle of Supporting the Right and Expelling Pathogenic Factors

Professor Yan Guizhen's Experience in Treating Pulmonary Nodules Using the Principle of Supporting the Right and Expelling Pathogenic Factors

Professor Yan Guizhen’s Experience in Treating Pulmonary Nodules Using the Principle of Supporting the Right and Expelling Pathogenic FactorsChen Guijing, Wang Chun’e, Yan GuizhenFujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Second People’s Hospital Abstract:This article introduces Professor Yan Guizhen’s experience in treating pulmonary nodules. He believes that pulmonary nodules often belong to the pattern of … Read more

Secret Recipe for Treating Colitis by Renowned Physician Tang Chengzu: Fu Zheng Qu Xie Decoction

Secret Recipe for Treating Colitis by Renowned Physician Tang Chengzu: Fu Zheng Qu Xie Decoction

Nationally Renowned Physician Tang Chengzu Fu Zheng Qu Xie Decoction 【Ingredients】Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) 20g, Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus) 20g, Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea) 12g, Guang Mu Xiang (Saussurea costus) 10g, Rou Dou Kou (Myristica fragrans) 10g, Zhi Fu Zi (Aconitum carmichaelii) 10g, Guo Sui Bu (Dipsacus asperoides) 12g, Bi Ba (Piper longum) 10g, Bai … Read more

The Remarkable Chinese Herb: The Effects and Functions of Dang Shen

The Remarkable Chinese Herb: The Effects and Functions of Dang Shen

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a common Chinese medicinal herb and a nourishing food ingredient. It can be used to make congee or cooked in soups with chicken and pork ribs. Additionally, it can be steeped in water, which is a method that many people are not familiar with. Today, I will introduce the … Read more

The Medicinal Properties of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

The Medicinal Properties of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a medicinal herb that shares the same origin as food, known for its excellent ability to tonify Qi and blood. Nowadays, many people recognize the benefits of this herb and often add it to nourishing soups. Dang Shen has a pleasant taste, effective properties, and is safe for consumption, making … Read more

The Benefits of Drinking Soaked Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

The Benefits of Drinking Soaked Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

Dang Shen (党参) is a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine that has excellent qi-boosting effects. If one experiences fatigue, shortness of breath, or mental lethargy, drinking soaked Dang Shen can effectively help restore health. The Benefits of Drinking Soaked Dang Shen Dang Shen has many effects on the body; not only is its qi-boosting effect … Read more

Understanding Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Can Dang Shen Replace Ren Shen?

Understanding Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Can Dang Shen Replace Ren Shen?

In clinical practice, due to the high cost of Ren Shen (Ginseng), we often prescribe Dang Shen (Codonopsis) as a substitute. Although both are named “shen,” they belong to different families and have distinct effects, leading to a significant difference in therapeutic efficacy. Let us explore the differences between these two herbs! 01The differences in … Read more

Understanding Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Can Dang Shen Replace Ren Shen?

Understanding Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Can Dang Shen Replace Ren Shen?

In clinical practice, due to the high cost of Ren Shen (Ginseng), we often prescribe Dang Shen (Codonopsis) as a substitute. Although both are named “shen,” they belong to different families and have distinct effects, leading to a significant difference in therapeutic efficacy. Let us explore the differences between these two types of ginseng!1 The … Read more