Dried Codonopsis Root Slices Dang Shen 190g Jar Traditional TCM Herb for Tea and Soup

Dried Codonopsis Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. These cut root sections are a classic qi-tonifying herb traditionally associated with supporting vitality and healthy digestion in TCM theory. Sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, they are commonly simmered in teas, soups, and congee. This product is a dried edible botanical, not a medicine, and should be used as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Cut Codonopsis root sections supplied in a 190g jar
• Botanical source Codonopsis pilosula, a staple TCM qi tonic
• Traditionally used to support energy and digestive wellness in TCM practice
• Dried and ready to simmer in teas, soups, and congee
• Sweet mild flavor that blends well with astragalus, ophiopogon, and goji berries

Quality & Sensory

Typically the sections are light yellow-brown with a slightly wrinkled surface and dense, flexible texture. They carry a faint sweet, earthy aroma, and when simmered they release a mild, honey-like sweetness into the liquid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a daily herbal tea with goji berries
• Added to chicken or pork soup for slow cooking
• Cooked into rice congee with other tonic herbs
• Combined with astragalus and ophiopogon in a classic decoction

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Shen is traditionally used to tonify qi and support the spleen and lung channels. It is a common gentler substitute for ginseng in household formulas and is frequently paired with Huang Qi (黄芪) and Mai Dong (麦冬) in soups and decoctions. Families often add it to autumn and winter stews or brew it with goji berries as a warming seasonal drink.

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