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

Dried Codonopsis Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. These cut root segments are sourced from Gansu and supplied as a food-grade raw herb for culinary and herbal preparation. In TCM theory, Dang Shen is considered sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Traditionally used in soups, decoctions, and daily herbal teas. This product is a food item and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dang Shen (党参) cut root segments from Gansu, China
• Botanical source Codonopsis pilosula, a classic TCM tonic herb
• Sliced and washed form for convenient cooking and decocting
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a gentle qi-supporting root
• 500g pack suitable for soups, teas, and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown color with a soft, slightly flexible texture and faint longitudinal wrinkles. They carry a mild, sweet, earthy aroma, and when simmered the root typically yields a gentle, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in chicken, pork, or vegetable soups
• Decoct alone or with other herbs for traditional herbal tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked dishes for mild sweetness
• Use in seasonal tonic recipes during autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Shen is traditionally used in qi-tonifying formulas and is a common gentler substitute for ginseng in household decoctions. It is frequently paired with astragalus, goji berries, red dates, and Chinese yam in nourishing soups. Traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and lung, it is a popular ingredient in autumn and winter tonic cooking and daily herbal teas.

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