Dried Codonopsis Root Slices Dang Shen 500g for Tea and Soup Traditional Chinese Herb

Dried Codonopsis Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. These sliced root pieces are a classic qi-tonifying herb traditionally associated with supporting vitality and healthy digestion in TCM theory. Sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, they are commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, or brewed as a mild daily tea. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dang Shen (党参) dried root slices from Codonopsis pilosula
• Traditionally used in TCM as a gentle qi tonic for vitality and digestion
• Conveniently sliced form for tea brewing, decoction, and soup cooking
• Sweet mild flavor and neutral nature suitable for everyday herbal use
• Sealed packaging with a 12-month shelf life for lasting freshness

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown cut surface with a soft, slightly flexible texture and faint honey-like aroma. When simmered or brewed, the liquid typically takes on a light amber tone with a naturally sweet, mellow taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea alone or with goji berries
• Simmer in chicken, pork, or vegetable soups for traditional nourishment
• Add to congee or slow-cooked broths for a naturally sweet depth
• Use in classic TCM decoction formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Shen is traditionally used to tonify qi and support the spleen and lung channels, often appearing in nourishing soups and decoctions. It is a common substitute in folk recipes where ginseng is called for in gentler formulas, and is frequently paired with huang qi, red dates, and goji berries in seasonal tonic broths.

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