Gansu Codonopsis Root Segments Dang Shen 500g for Soup and Tea

Codonopsis Root Segments, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. These hand-selected middle-section root segments come from Gansu province and are sold as dried raw herb for food use. In TCM theory, Dang Shen is considered sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, or brewed as a mild herbal tea. Store refrigerated to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Hand-selected middle-section Dang Shen root segments from Gansu province
• Botanical source Codonopsis pilosula, a classic TCM qi-tonifying herb
• 500g net weight of dried raw herb suitable for daily culinary use
• Segmented form is convenient for soups, decoctions, and herbal teas
• Traditionally valued as a gentle alternative to ginseng in family recipes

Quality & Sensory

Segments typically show a pale yellow to light brown exterior with a soft, slightly flexible texture and faint honey-like aroma. When simmered, the root typically yields a mild, sweet, earthy taste with a smooth finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in chicken, pork, or vegetable soups for a naturally sweet depth
• Brew as a mild standalone herbal tea or combine with goji and red dates
• Add to congee or slow-cooked porridge for traditional nourishment
• Use in herbal decoction blends alongside astragalus and other roots

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Shen is traditionally used to support spleen and lung qi and is a common ingredient in four-herb and eight-herb tonic soups. Families often pair it with Huang Qi (黄芪, astragalus), red dates, and goji berries in autumn and winter stews. It is also simmered into congee or steeped as a gentle daily tea during recovery or busy seasons.

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