Codonopsis ( 党参 ) ...Chinese Herb...
 Latin
Plant Name
Codonopsis Pilosulae
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Dang Shen
Common
English Name
Codonopsis
Part
of Plant Used
Root
Nature
Neutral
Taste
Sweet
Meridians
Entered
Spleen, Lungs
Common
Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat fatigue with poor appetite where
there is poor internal metabolism (TCM: stimulates function of Spleen and
Stomach to normalize movement of fluids; tonifies Spleen and Lungs to metabolize
and disperse Qi); also used for chronic diarrhea (TCM: chronic Spleen Qi
deficiency); and to treat symptoms of easy bruising and prolapse of Organs
and tissues such as uterus and hemorrhoids.
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Tonifies Middle Burner and benefits Qi; tonifies Lungs; strengthens and
tonifies Qi and nourishes fluids; builds Blood.
Common
Formulas Used In
Tang Gui and Indigo
Processing
Required
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Remarks
Codonopsis is often substituted for ginseng, although it is not as strong.
Some practitioners consider codonopsis to be more damp than ginseng, thus
requiring more care in use, especially with a serious collapse of Qi and
Yang, a condition where ginseng shines as a treatment.
Cautions
in Use
None.
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