Dried Codonopsis Root Dang Shen 甘肃党参 5-Year Gansu Raw Herb 1000g Bag for Cooking and Decoction

Dried Codonopsis Root, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula, is a prized root herb traditionally valued as a gentle qi tonic. Sourced from Gansu province and air-dried after harvest, these five-year roots are typically sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, and teas as part of everyday herbal cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dang Shen (党参) dried root from Gansu, a renowned growing region
• Five-year roots, air-dried using traditional sun and shade processing
• Botanical source Codonopsis pilosula, a classic TCM qi-tonifying herb
• Whole root form suitable for soups, decoctions, and herbal teas
• Sold as a 1000g bag of raw edible agricultural product for culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Roots typically show a pale yellow to yellowish-brown surface with fine longitudinal wrinkles and a soft, slightly flexible texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and earthy, and when simmered the root yields a gentle, sweet, slightly starchy taste in broths and teas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in chicken, pork, or vegetable soups for a naturally sweet depth
• Decocted alone or with other herbs in traditional herbal preparations
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea, often with goji or red dates
• Added to congee or slow-cooked dishes as part of seasonal home cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Dang Shen is traditionally used to support healthy qi and is a common gentler alternative to ginseng in folk practice. It is frequently paired with huang qi, red dates, and goji berries in nourishing soups, or simmered into four-ingredient and eight-ingredient style decoctions. Traditionally enjoyed in autumn and winter tonics and everyday family broths.

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