Dried Codonopsis Root Slices Dang Shen 500g Gansu Cut Herb for Tea and Soup

Dried Codonopsis Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Shen (党参), from Codonopsis pilosula. These cut root segments are sun-dried and unsulfured, sourced from Gansu province. In TCM theory, Dang Shen is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Traditionally used in daily herbal teas, soups, and decoctions. This is a food-grade raw herb, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dang Shen (党参) cut root segments from Gansu province
• Botanical source Codonopsis pilosula, dried and sliced for convenient use
• Sun-dried processing with no sulfur fumigation
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a gentle daily tonic herb
• Suitable for herbal tea, soups, congee, and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown color with a soft, slightly flexible texture and faint honey-like aroma. When simmered or brewed, the liquid typically takes on a mild, sweet, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices alone or with other herbs for a daily herbal tea
• Add to chicken, pork, or vegetable soups during cooking
• Include in rice congee for a traditional nourishing meal
• Use in slow-simmered decoctions with goji or red dates

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dang Shen is a common household herb, often paired with Huang Qi, red dates, and goji berries in nourishing soups and decoctions. It is traditionally associated with supporting vitality during seasonal changes and recovery periods. Families commonly add a few slices to congee or tea as part of everyday wellness routines.

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