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

Dried Codonopsis Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. These sun-dried root slices 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. Suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dang Shen (党参) root slices sourced from Minxian, Gansu Province
• Botanical source Codonopsis pilosula, a staple qi-tonifying herb in TCM
• Sun-dried and sliced for convenient decocting, simmering, or steeping
• Traditionally used to support energy, appetite, and digestive comfort
• Loose 500g bulk pack ideal for home herbal kitchens and daily wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown cut surface with a firm yet slightly flexible texture and a faint honey-like aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically tastes mildly sweet and earthy with a smooth, gentle finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with poultry, pork, or vegetables
• Decoct alone or with other tonic herbs for a traditional herbal tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked dishes for a mildly sweet herbal note
• Use in seasonal tonic recipes during autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Shen is traditionally used to tonify qi and support the spleen and lung systems, often appearing in classic formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang. It is commonly paired with Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, or Fu Ling in decoctions and added to nourishing soups. Families often use it in autumn and winter tonic cooking to accompany seasonal rest and recovery.

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