The famous physician of the Ming Dynasty, Li Shizhen, stated in the “Compendium of Materia Medica”: “In ancient times, when men married, they sought to have offspring. Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) regulates the blood and is a necessary herb for women, symbolizing the longing for a husband, hence the name ‘Dang Gui.’” Story of Angelica … Read more
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Author | 亻 图 | 子非鱼 Editor | 春风 Review | 小也 When patients come for consultation, the most common request is for some medicine to help with nourishment. What people refer to as “nourishment” mostly pertains to enhancing Qi and blood or nourishing the liver and kidneys. Among these, “nourishing blood” is currently a … 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
Dang Shen (党参) In the Taihang Mountain region, there is a local chronicle, “Qingliang Mountain Chronicle,” which records that after the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, all the trees in the Shangdang area were cut down. Ginseng grows in shaded areas, and without trees, ginseng lost its habitat, leading to a significant decrease in … 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
1. Aliases Dong Dang, Tai Dang, Lu Dang, Kou Dang. 2. Plant Morphology Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a perennial herb of the Campanulaceae family. It can be used as a Chinese herbal medicine, with a sweet taste and neutral nature. The plant has milky sap, and the stem base has many tuberous scars. The roots … Read more
Dang Shen Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula), a perennial herbaceous plant of the Campanulaceae family, has milky sap. The stem base has multiple tuberous scars, and the roots are often large, spindle-shaped or spindle-shaped cylindrical. The stem is twining, either sterile or flowering at the tip, with yellow-green or yellow-white flowers. The leaves are alternate on … Read more
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a well-known medicinal herb that is widely used in clinical practice, particularly for tonifying the spleen and stomach qi. It is also commonly used in daily dishes, not only for its rich nutritional value but also for its ability to nourish the body and prevent and treat diseases, making it … Read more