Spleen Qi Deficiency

Li Fangli: Harmonizing Yin and Yang, Treating Body and Spirit Together, Strengthening the Foundation to Prevent Disease

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Li Fangli: Harmonizing Yin and Yang, Treating Body and Spirit Together, Strengthening the Foundation to Prevent Disease

Theme of This Issue Li Fangli, Director of the Preventive Medicine Department at Shenzhen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (Longgang), advocates for “harmonizing Yin and Yang, treating body and spirit together, and strengthening the foundation to prevent disease,” emphasizing a human-centered approach and the unity of heaven and humanity, which refers to the … Read more

Knowledge of Medicinal Foods – Coix Seed (Yi Ren)

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Knowledge of Medicinal Foods - Coix Seed (Yi Ren)

Coix seed is one of the earliest staple foods used by the Chinese and is also the most effective diuretic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), representing a brilliant pearl in Huaxia culture.Archaeological analysis of relics from the Hemudu site has revealed that coix seeds have a history of over 6000 years. At least since the … Read more

Weekly Herb: ‘The Ruler of Central Equilibrium’

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Weekly Herb: 'The Ruler of Central Equilibrium'

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

Codonopsis: A Comprehensive Overview

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Codonopsis: A Comprehensive Overview

Codonopsis CODONOPSIS RADIX Source: The dried root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., or its varieties such as Codonopsis pilosula Nannf. var. modesta (Nannf.) L.T. Shen or Codonopsis tangshen Oliv. It is harvested in autumn, cleaned, and dried. Alias: Lu Dangshen, Shang Dangshen, Dongdang, Liao Dang, Zhong Lingcao. Functions and Indications: Strengthens the spleen … Read more

Understanding a Chinese Herb in Three Minutes: Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

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Understanding a Chinese Herb in Three Minutes: Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula)

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

Bencao Calendar | Codonopsis

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Bencao Calendar | Codonopsis

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

Understanding Codonopsis (Dang Shen) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Codonopsis (Dang Shen) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Exploring Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula): Properties, Uses, and Cultural Significance

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Exploring Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula): Properties, Uses, and Cultural Significance

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

Understanding Codonopsis: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

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Understanding Codonopsis: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Codonopsis (Dang Shen) is a commonly used traditional tonic herb in China, also known asLu Dang, Tai Dang, and is a perennial herbaceous plant. [Source]: The dried root of the Codonopsis pilosula, also known as Codonopsis tangshen or Codonopsis lanceolata. Harvested in autumn, cleaned, and dried. [Properties and Channels]: Sweet, neutral. … Read more

Understanding Codonopsis (Dang Shen) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Codonopsis (Dang Shen) in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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