Dried Codonopsis Root Whole Dang Shen 500g for Tea and Soup

Whole dried Codonopsis Root, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. These intact roots from Minxian in Gansu Province are a classic qi-tonifying herb traditionally associated with supporting vitality and healthy digestion. In TCM theory, Dang Shen is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, entering the spleen and lung channels. Traditionally used in teas, soups, and decoctions as a gentle daily tonic.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Codonopsis roots from Minxian County, Gansu Province, a renowned growing region
• Known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula
• Traditionally used to tonify qi and support vitality in daily herbal practice
• Unsulfured whole roots suitable for tea, soup, and decoction preparation
• 500g bulk pack ideal for regular home use or herbal blending

Quality & Sensory

Typically the roots are elongated with a yellowish-brown, slightly wrinkled surface and a firm yet pliable texture. They carry a mild, sweet, earthy aroma, and when simmered or steeped they yield a light amber infusion with a gentle, sweet, root-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with poultry, pork, or vegetables
• Steep alone or with goji and red dates as a daily tonic tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked broths for a nourishing meal
• Use in traditional decoctions alongside other qi-tonifying herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Shen is a widely used substitute for ginseng in gentler formulas, traditionally employed to tonify spleen and lung qi. It is commonly paired with astragalus, goji berries, and red dates in soups and decoctions, especially during seasonal changes or periods of fatigue. Home cooks often add a few roots to chicken or pork soup for a mildly sweet, nourishing flavor.

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