Dried Codonopsis Root Slices Dang Shen 500g Sulfur-Free Gansu Herb for Tea Soup and Decoction

Dried Codonopsis Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. These cut root segments are naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free, sourced from Gansu. In TCM theory, Dang Shen is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Traditionally used in daily herbal teas, soups, and decoctions. Store refrigerated to maintain freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dang Shen (党参) cut root segments from Gansu, China
• Botanical source Codonopsis pilosula, a classic TCM tonic herb
• Naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free processing
• Convenient sliced form ready for tea, soup, or decoction
• 500g value pack suitable for regular household herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light brown in color with a soft, slightly flexible texture and a mild earthy-sweet aroma. When simmered, the root typically yields a gentle, sweet, slightly starchy taste with a smooth finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with poultry or pork
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked broths
• Use in traditional multi-herb decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Shen is traditionally used to support qi and is a common gentler alternative to ginseng in household formulas. It is frequently paired with Huang Qi (黄芪) and Dang Gui (当归) in nourishing soups, or simmered alone for a simple sweet tonic tea. Popular in autumn and winter cooking and in post-fatigue recovery broths.

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