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Chinese Name:Dang Shen
Comman Name: Codonopsis Root
Latin Name: Radix Codonopsitis pilosulae
It is sweet, neutral and nontoxic.
It acts on spleen and lung channels.
WHY IT'S USED: Build immunity and raise resistance;
Promote the production body fluid;
Increases red blood cells, white blood cells and heme;
Enhances blood coagulation;
Raise blood sugar, boost energy.
Suitable for chronic fatigue,
loss of appetite,
loose bowels,
thirst,
abnormal sweating,
diarrhea,
vomiting,
pale complexion,
anaemia,
exhaustion after surgery or childbirth,
body bloating and facial swelling due to edema,
immune deficiency,
hypoglycemia,
and rectum.
COMMENTS AND CAUTIONS:
Dang Shen ( Codonopsis Root )is a superior herb resembling ginseng and their therapeutic properties are similar.
It is only not as strong and expensive as ginseng.
It has been very popular to be used as food remedy in stews and soups hundred years in china.
It is a ideal herb for whole family preventive against disease.
Do not used it for people who are very angry and have too much energy.
Dosage: 9 to 15 grams per day
Resources Books
Chinese Herbal Medicine Dictionary. p1837
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