Codonopsis Root Slices Dang Shen 党参 Loose Dried Herb for Soup and Tea 500g

Dried Codonopsis Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. These cut root sections are sun-dried and sulfur-free, offered as loose culinary herb material. In TCM theory, Dang Shen is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. It is commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, or herbal teas. This product is a food-grade botanical for cooking and traditional wellness use, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dang Shen (党参) root slices from Gansu, a recognized codonopsis growing region
• Botanical source Codonopsis pilosula, dried root sections cut for convenient cooking
• Sun-dried and sulfur-free processing preserves the natural character of the root
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a sweet, neutral tonic herb for daily soup and tea use
• Loose 500g bulk pack suited to households that regularly prepare herbal soups

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown color with a soft, slightly flexible texture and faint honey-like aroma. When simmered, the root typically yields a mild, sweet, earthy taste with a gentle herbal fragrance.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in chicken, pork, or vegetable soups alongside goji berries and dates
• Add to slow-cooked herbal decoctions as part of a traditional formula
• Steep slices in hot water for a mild daily herbal tea
• Cook into congee or rice porridge for a traditional seasonal dish

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Shen is traditionally used to support qi and is a common gentler alternative to ginseng in household cooking. It is frequently paired with huang qi, goji berries, red dates, and Chinese yam in nourishing soups, especially in autumn and winter. Slices are typically added at the start of simmering and removed before serving.

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