Dried Codonopsis Root Slices Dang Shen 500g Gansu Sun Dried 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 naturally sun dried and sulfur free, sourced from Gansu. In TCM theory, Dang Shen is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and lung channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal teas. 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 root form
• Naturally sun dried with no sulfur fumigation
• In TCM theory sweet and neutral, traditionally linked to spleen and lung channels
• Suitable for decoctions, soups, congee, and daily herbal tea

Quality & Sensory

Typically the segments show a pale yellow to light brown surface with a soft, slightly flexible texture and faint honey like aroma. When simmered, the liquid is typically mild, gently sweet, and earthy with a smooth finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonic roots
• Add to chicken, pork, or vegetable soups
• Cook into congee or rice porridge
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dang Shen is a common gentle tonic root often used in place of or alongside ginseng in family decoctions. It is traditionally paired with astragalus, goji berries, and Chinese yam in nourishing soups, or simmered with red dates for a simple daily tea. Popular in autumn and winter cooking and in recovery period congee recipes.

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