Dried Codonopsis Root Slices Dang Shen 170g Canister Gansu Herb for Soup and Tea

Dried Codonopsis Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. These cut root sections are sourced from Gansu, naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free, then packed in a 170 g canister. In TCM theory, Dang Shen is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. A versatile pantry herb for soups, decoctions, and herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dang Shen (党参) root slices from Gansu, a recognized growing region
• Naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free processing preserves the root's natural character
• Convenient 170 g canister keeps slices dry and easy to portion
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a gentle tonic herb, sweet and neutral in nature
• Ready to use in soups, decoctions, congee, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellow to light brown with a slightly wrinkled, flexible texture and a faint sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered, the root typically yields a mild, subtly sweet taste and a light amber infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in chicken, pork, or vegetable soups for a traditional herbal broth
• Add to slow-cooked decoctions with other tonic roots
• Steep slices in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
• Cook into rice congee for a nourishing traditional meal

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Shen is traditionally used to support qi and is a common gentler alternative to ginseng in household formulas. Slices are typically added to soups and decoctions, often paired with huang qi, red dates, and goji berries, or simmered with lean meats in autumn and winter. It is also a familiar ingredient in congee and restorative broths shared with family.

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