Dried Codonopsis Root Slices Dang Shen 500g TCM Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Dried Codonopsis Root Slices and segments, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. This edible agricultural product consists of cut root pieces traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Dang Shen is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Store in a cool dry place or refrigerate, and enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dang Shen (党参) cut into convenient slices and segments
• Botanical source Codonopsis pilosula, a classic TCM root herb
• New harvest stock with slices and segments in assorted grades
• Sweet neutral root traditionally used in soups and herbal teas
• 500g pack suitable for daily decoction, congee, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically light yellowish-brown to tan in color with a slightly wrinkled, flexible texture. The cut root carries a mild, sweet, earthy aroma, and when simmered it typically yields a gentle, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with poultry or pork
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or rice porridge
• Use in traditional decoctions with other roots
• Incorporate into seasonal tonic cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Shen is a widely used qi-tonifying root, traditionally paired with Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, and Fu Ling in classic decoctions such as Si Jun Zi Tang variations. It is commonly added to family soups, stews, and congee, especially in autumn and winter, and is a popular gentler alternative to ginseng in daily herbal cooking.

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