Wild Codonopsis pilosula from Minzhou, Northwest China

Codonopsis pilosula is a common Qi-tonifying herb in traditional Chinese medicine, and is known as the "commoner's ginseng". It is mild in nature, replenishes Qi without being dry, and is widely used to treat problems such as weak constitution, shortness of breath, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Codonopsis pilosula is often used as a basic herb for daily health care and nourishment. It not only has a significant conditioning effect on spleen and lung weakness, but also can enhance immunity. Long-term use can help regulate physical fitness. Today, let's take a deeper look at this mild and effective Codonopsis pilosula!

[Other names] Dangshen, Danzhi Dangshen, Banqiao Dangshen, Fangfeng Dangshen, Shangdang Ginseng, etc.

[Nature and flavor and meridians] Sweet, neutral, enters the spleen and lung meridians

[Main effects] Codonopsis is mild in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effects of replenishing qi, promoting body fluid and nourishing blood. It is often used for symptoms such as qi deficiency, fatigue, loss of appetite, shortness of breath and spontaneous sweating caused by spleen and stomach weakness. Codonopsis is not only suitable for regulating qi deficiency, but also can improve immunity and relieve fatigue. It is suitable for daily health care for people with weak constitution and chronic illness.

🌿Characteristics of Codonopsis:

* Codonopsis pilosula is slender and cylindrical in shape, light yellow or brown in color, tough in texture, with a yellowish-white cross section and a slightly sweet taste.

* It can replenish Qi gently without being dry, and is suitable for people of all body types, especially those with weak spleen and lungs.

* Codonopsis pilosula is often used in medicinal diets, decoctions or soaked in water. It has the effects of replenishing qi and blood, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach.

💡Simple application tips:

* Soak Codonopsis in water: Slice the Codonopsis and soak it in water. It can gently replenish Qi and is suitable for long-term drinking. It helps to improve energy and relieve shortness of breath and fatigue.

* Codonopsis pilosula soup: when cooked with other herbs such as astragalus, red dates, and wolfberry, it can not only strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, but also nourish qi and blood. It is especially suitable for people who have been ill for a long time and have weak bodies and qi deficiency.

* Codonopsis pilosula soaked in wine: Codonopsis pilosula can be soaked in wine with other medicinal materials such as wolfberry and ginseng. It has the effect of warming qi and blood and strengthening physical fitness. It is suitable for daily conditioning for people with long-term physical weakness or insufficient qi and blood.