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

Dried Codonopsis Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. These cut root slices are traditionally valued as a gentle tonic herb, sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. In TCM theory, Dang Shen is often used in daily teas, soups, and decoctions. This product is a food-grade dried botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dang Shen (党参) dried root slices sourced from Gansu province
• Botanical source Codonopsis pilosula, a classic TCM tonic root
• Sun-dried and sulfur-free processing with clean cut slices
• Sweet mild flavor suited to teas, soups, and congee
• Traditionally used to support daily vitality in herbal cooking

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown color with a slightly wrinkled cut surface and a firm yet pliable texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and earthy, and when simmered the root releases a gentle, honey-like sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in water for a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to chicken, pork, or vegetable soups during slow cooking
• Cook with rice or grains to make nourishing congee
• Combine with other tonic roots in traditional decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Shen is a widely used qi-tonifying herb, traditionally included in soups and decoctions alongside herbs such as huang qi and dang gui. Families often add a few slices to winter stews or congee for gentle nourishment. It is also a common substitute in formulas where ginseng would traditionally appear, valued for its milder character.

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