Dang Shen Slices (Codonopsis pilosula) — Sulfur-Free Gansu Dried Root for Soup & Tea, 170g Jar

Dang Shen Slices (Codonopsis pilosula) are the dried root slices of a highly revered traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dǎng Shēn (党参). Often called the gentle ginseng, Dang Shen has been prized for centuries as a qi-tonifying, spleen-supporting herb used in soups, teas, and daily tonics. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet deeply nourishing herb for supporting vitality, harmonizing the middle burner, and promoting the smooth flow of qi and blood.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free, naturally sun-dried Gansu Dang Shen
• Traditional qi-tonifying food herb (药食同源)
• Codonopsis pilosula root slices
• Ideal for soups, teas, and congee
• 170g resealable jar, clean dried slices

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and sun-dried to preserve its pale yellow-ivory color, firm yet pliable texture, and mild sweet earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the slices soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet flavor with a rounded, nourishing mouthfeel, adding depth to broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Daily wellness tonic
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Dang Shen is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily vitality and digestive comfort. It is a common ingredient in restorative soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like astragalus, jujube, and goji berry. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion that can be enjoyed throughout the day.

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