“The Sacred Blood-Boosting Herb” Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) Are You Using It Correctly? For middle-aged and elderly friends, the widely usedblood-boosting herb—Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) and the excellent herb for promoting blood circulation—Hawthorn (Shan Zha), each have several different forms. When seeking the effects of blood replenishment and blood circulation, which type of herb should … Read more
Introduction: Today we will learn about the differences in classification and properties between Ren Shen (Ginseng) and Dang Shen (Codonopsis). In the herbal literature prior to Zhang Shifan’s “Benjing Fengyuan”, there were entries for Ren Shen but none for Dang Shen, or they were confused with each other. For example, the “Bielu” states: “Ren Shen … Read more
Director Ning provides you with knowledge on health and wellnessClick below to follow for free↓↓↓ The Efficacy of Codonopsis The primary efficacy of Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is to tonify Qi. It is most suitable for those who are usually fatigued, lack energy, have a low voice, feel short of breath, and experience dyspnea upon slight … 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
Dang Shenis the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., also known as Codonopsis pilosula Nannf. var. modesta (Nannf.) L.T. Shen or Codonopsis tangshen Oliv.. It is harvested in autumn, cleaned, and dried.The name Dang Shen first appeared in the book Ben Cao Cong Xin, which states: “According to ancient herbal texts, the … Read more
“Codonopsis, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dang Shen. Other names include: Shangdang Ginseng, Fangfeng Dang Shen, Huang Shen, Fang Dang Shen, Shangdang Shen, Lion’s Head Ginseng, and Zhongling Grass. It is the root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., belonging to the Campanulaceae family, or the root of Codonopsis tangshen Oliv. It … Read more
The Series of Food and Medicine Origin – Codonopsis Codonopsis Codonopsis (Scientific name: Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf.) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Campanulaceae family. It has a milky sap. The stem base has multiple tuberous scars, and the roots are often enlarged, spindle-shaped or spindle-shaped cylindrical. The stem is twining, either sterile or … Read more
Astragalus (Huang Qi) (qí), a medicinal herb, also known as Huang Qi or Bei Qi, is one of the most commonly used herbs in TCM for Qi tonification, with significant efficacy. The medicinal history of Astragalus spans over 2000 years, first documented in the Han Dynasty tomb of Mawangdui in the silk manuscript “Fifty-Two Diseases … Read more
Astragalus, traceable to the silk manuscripts “Fifty-Two Disease Formulas” unearthed from the Han Dynasty tomb at Mawangdui, is listed as a superior herb in the “Shennong’s Herbal Classic.” Li Shizhen elaborated in the “Compendium of Materia Medica”: “Astragalus is yellow in color, symbolizing the long-lasting benefits of supplementation, hence the name ‘Qichang’…” Astragalus is derived … Read more
Daily Herb: Ren Shen (Ginseng) Alias: Shan Shen (Mountain Ginseng), Yuan Shen (Garden Ginseng), Ren Xian, Gui Gai, Sheng Shai Shen, Bie Zhi Shen, Bai Tang Shen. Source: This product is the dried root and rhizome of the plant Panax ginseng C. A. Mey. from the family Araliaceae. Habitat Distribution: It grows in mixed coniferous … Read more