Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula) is a traditional Chinese medicine that belongs to the category of Qi-tonifying herbs. It has a sweet flavor and a neutral nature, with effects that tonify Qi and essence, nourish blood and yin, generate fluids and quench thirst, and strengthen the spleen and heart. Using Dang Shen in medicinal preparations or … 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 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
Name: Codonopsis (Dang Shen) Alias: 防党, 防党参, 潞党参, 西潞党, 西党参, 东党, 台党参, 上党, 白条党, 纹党. Source: Codonopsis is the root of the plant Codonopsis pilosula, belonging to the Campanulaceae family. Classification: Qi-tonifying herb Properties: Sweet, neutral. Functions: Strengthens the spleen and benefits the lungs, nourishes blood and generates fluids. Indications: Treats spleen and lung Qi … Read more
Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction), originating from the Song Dynasty’s “Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang”. Si Jun Zi Tang is a formula that tonifies Qi, and its Qi-tonifying effects are quite comprehensive. Many later formulas for tonifying the spleen and Qi have derived from this one. Do not underestimate the … Read more
The main organs in our body are the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. As long as we take good care of them, our health will thrive. Below, we share a comprehensive guide to nourishing the five organs for everyone to understand. 1. Nourishing the Heart 1. Foot Massage with Mung Beans for Heart Tranquility: … Read more
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The lungs govern the storage of Qi; all Qi within the organs and meridians is disseminated by the lungs. Qi is inherently clear and descending; when the heart fire turns right, it transforms into lung Qi. Once lung Qi is transformed, it has already nurtured the Yin spirit, thus its nature is clear, solemn, and … Read more