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.醫(yī)學(xué)全在線網(wǎng)站www.med126.com
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.
