Bencao Calendar Codonopsis CODONOPSIS RADIX Codonopsis (党参, Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf.) is a medicinal herb belonging to the Campanulaceae family, consisting of the dried roots of Codonopsis pilosula Nannf. var. modesta (Nannf.) L.T.Shen or Codonopsis tangshen Oliv. Characteristics Codonopsis: It is long cylindrical, slightly curved, measuring 10-35 cm in length and 0.4-2 cm in diameter. … Read more
Codonopsis (Dang Shen) Codonopsis is the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula, also known as Dang Shen or Chinese bellflower. It is primarily produced in Gansu, Qinghai, Shanxi, and Shaanxi provinces, and was included in the list of food-medicine homologous substances in 2018.This herb was first recorded in the Supplement to the Compendium of … Read more
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)Source This product is the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula, also known as Dang Shen, or the smooth flower Dang Shen. Related Names Dang Shen, Tai Dang, Lu Dang Shen, Xi Dang, Han Zhong Dang, Wen Dang, Wen Yuan Dang, Jing Dang, Dong Dang, Liao Dang, Zhong Ling Cao, Shang … Read more
Codonopsis, also known as Dang Shen (党参), Dang Ren Shen (党人参), Lu Dang (潞党), Huang Shen (黄参), and Shi Tou Shen (狮头参), is the dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., Codonopsis pilosula Nannf. var. modesta (Nannf.) L.T. Shen, or Codonopsis tangshen Oliv. from the Campanulaceae family. Medicinal Properties: Nature and Taste: Sweet, … Read more
Click the “Qianxinan Prefecture Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital” above to quickly follow us National Level 3 Class A Traditional Chinese Medicine Comprehensive Hospital Second Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qianxinan Hospital Codonopsis (Dang Shen)—— Commonly Used Medicinal Herb Popularization Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is the root of the perennial herbaceous plant of … 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
Tonifying Qi Herbs Tonifying Herbs: These are herbs primarily used to replenish deficiencies and strengthen the body, correcting imbalances in qi, blood, yin, and yang. They are commonly used to treat deficiency syndromes and are also known as tonifying or nourishing herbs. Based on their properties, effects, and indications, tonifying herbs are generally classified into … Read more
Ginseng (Ren Shen) is a robust tonic herb, suitable for regulating blood pressure, restoring heart function, alleviating neurasthenia, and addressing physical weakness. It also has effects such as phlegm expulsion, appetite enhancement, diuresis, and stimulation. The stem, leaves, flowers, fruits, and by-products of ginseng are raw materials for light industry, which can be processed into … Read more
Heart Four Formulas 1. Sheng Mai Yin (Sheng Mai Decoction): Suitable for Heart Qi Deficiency, presenting symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations, and spontaneous sweating. 2. Shen Fu Qiang Xin Wan (Ginseng and Aconite Heart-Strengthening Pill): Suitable for Heart Yang Deficiency, with symptoms like palpitations, cold limbs, and pale complexion. 3. Ren Shen … Read more
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