Click the blue text to follow us Friends familiar with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) must be well-acquainted with “Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)”, which is also quite common on the dining table due to its dual role as both food and medicine. The reason Dang Shen is so favored is due to its numerous health benefits. … Read more
As autumn winds rise, the best season for harvesting Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) from Changbai Mountain has arrived. Before winter, the above-ground stems and leaves of Dang Shen wither, and all nutrients flow back to the roots, making it the optimal time for medicinal use. The harvested Dang Shen can be washed and eaten raw … Read more
Click the blue text above “Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Museum” to follow Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a commonly used herb in health-preserving dishes, but how much do you know about it? Its name contains the character “shen,” which raises the question of whether it is related to Ren Shen (Ginseng) and Xi Yang … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– 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. However, many people are still unaware of the correct method for steeping Dang Shen in water. … Read more
Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a medicinal and edible herb with significant usage in both fields. How can we distinguish the quality? What are the origins of Codonopsis, and how can we differentiate them? Why does the patterned Codonopsis have a unique milky fragrance? With these questions in mind, let’s explore Codonopsis. 1 How to Distinguish … Read more
Effects and Functions of Dang Shen Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is the dried root of the plant belonging to the Campanulaceae family. It has a sweet taste, a neutral nature, and is associated with the Spleen and Lung meridians. It possesses the functions of tonifying the middle and benefiting Qi, strengthening the Spleen and … Read more
🌸Daily Learning of a Chinese Herb: Dang Shen (Codonopsis) Mnemonic: Dang Shen (Codonopsis) is sweet and neutral, tonifying the spleen and lungs, benefiting qi, stabilizing collapse, and generating fluids and blood. Functions and Indications: Tonifies the middle, benefits qi, strengthens the spleen and lungs, nourishes blood and generates fluids. Dang Shen (Codonopsis) is a traditional … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– The root of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb known for its nourishing properties. It is also a health food that can strengthen the spleen and stomach, enhancing overall vitality. Today, we will introduce the benefits and effects of Dang Shen root, as well as its side effects and contraindications. … Read more
The seed propagation of Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) must use fresh seeds from the current year, as the germination rate of seeds from the previous year is extremely low. The pre-sowing seed treatment method is as follows: Remove impurities and empty seeds from the selected Dang Shen seeds; if irrigation is available, direct sowing can … Read more
When it comes to Ren Shen (Ginseng), everyone is likely quite familiar with it. However, the question arises: are Ren Shen and Dang Shen (Codonopsis) the same? Some people believe that the character “党” in Dang Shen refers to the Shanxi region of Shangdang, and thus think that Dang Shen is a type of ginseng … Read more