Gansu Codonopsis Root Slices Dang Shen 500g Dried Herbal Decoction Pieces for Tea and Soup

Dried Codonopsis root slices, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. This Gansu-grown herb is sliced into large segments and sun-dried without sulfur. In TCM theory it is sweet and neutral, entering the Spleen and Lung channels, traditionally used to support qi and vitality. It is a food-grade agricultural product suited for daily cooking, tea, and decoction.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Dang Shen (党参), Codonopsis pilosula root
• Sourced from Gansu province and sun-dried without sulfur
• Cut into large segments and slices for easy decoction
• Sweet neutral herb in TCM entering Spleen and Lung channels
• 500g food-grade agricultural product for cooking and tea

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light yellowish-brown with a firm, slightly fibrous texture and a mild earthy-sweet aroma. When decocted or brewed, the liquid is typically pale golden with a gentle sweet taste and no harsh bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in soups with other herbs or meat
• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Added to congee during cooking
• Used in traditional decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Dang Shen is traditionally used in decoctions and soups to support qi and vitality. It is commonly paired with Astragalus, Atractylodes, or Chinese dates in daily tonic preparations. Folk practice often simmers the slices with meat or grains for seasonal nourishment.

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