Follow Us 01 Effects Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is known for its ability to tonify the middle and augment qi, strengthen the spleen, and benefit the lungs. 02 Indications It is used for conditions such as spleen and lung qi deficiency, poor appetite, fatigue, cough with shortness of breath, insufficient qi and blood, pale complexion, … Read more
The Ruler of Central Equilibrium—Dang Shen (Codonopsis) Dang Shen, named after its primary production area in the ancient Shanxi Shangdang region, is known for its high altitude, hence the name Shangdang. According to the Ben Cao Zheng Yi: “Dang Shen is capable of tonifying the spleen, nourishing the stomach, moistening the lungs, generating fluids, and … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us Dang 2021.3.15 Shen Understanding a Chinese Herb in Three Minutes – 01 – Introduction to Dang Shen Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a commonly used medicinal herb in clinical practice, historically referred to as Ren Shen (Ginseng). The Ming dynasty physician Li Shizhen included Dang Shen in the Ginseng … Read more
Herbal Medicine Identification Radix Codonopsis (Dang Shen) Source: The dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Dang Shen), also known as Codonopsis lanceolata or Codonopsis tangshen. Harvested in autumn, cleaned, and dried. Preparation: Slices of Radix Codonopsis should be cleaned, impurities removed, soaked, cut into thick slices, and dried. Identification Characteristics: Radix Codonopsis is soft, … Read more
Codonopsis (党参, Dǎngshēn) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. In ancient times, it was not distinguished from ginseng, with references suggesting that ginseng grows in the valleys of the Upper Party and Liaodong regions. Tao Hongjing stated: “The Upper Party is located in the southwest of Jizhou, and the current ones are long and … Read more
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) appears as oval or round thick slices, with a yellow-brown or gray-yellow surface, and a yellow-white or yellow-brown cross-section, featuring cracks or chrysanthemum patterns, with a light yellow center. It is harvested in autumn, cleaned, and dried. Dang Shen is a commonly used traditional tonic herb in China, primarily found in … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) The Efficacy of Dang Shen Many people know that Dang Shen is a type of Chinese medicinal herb, generally used in herbal formulations. Therefore, it is commonly believed that consuming it as medicine maximizes its benefits. However, Dang Shen is not only used in medicinal preparations; simply brewing it in … Read more
Alias: Xi Dang Shen, Dong Dang Shen, Fang Dang Shen, Shang Dang Shen, Lu Dang Shen, Ye Dang Shen, Ye Tai Shen, Ye Tai Dang, Ye Tai Dang Shen, Huang Shen, Liao Shen, San Ye Cai Gen, Ye Zi Cao Gen, etc. Properties and Channels: Sweet in flavor, neutral in nature, enters the Spleen and … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow「Shanxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine」 Pharmacy Department, Xi Xiaohu Dang Shen Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) Dang Shen is neutral in nature and has a sweet flavor, entering the Spleen (Pi) and Lung (Fei) meridians, it tonifies the middle and benefits Qi, nourishes blood and generates fluids. Ginseng … Read more
1. Overview Source: Dang Shen, also known as San Ye Cai, Shang Dang, Dong Dang, Xi Dang, Lu Dang, etc., is a perennial herbaceous vine of the Campanulaceae family. It is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb, originally from Shang Dang in Shanxi Province, and its root resembles ginseng, hence the name Dang Shen. The … Read more