Codonopsis
— Materia Medica
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Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula (Dang Shen)) — specific reference entry in your Materia Medica.
Parts usedRoot (dried slices)
Primary actionsQi tonic; gentle adaptogenic; spleen–lung support (traditional TCM)
SystemsImmune; Respiratory; Digestive
PreparationsLong decoction (roots in soups/tonics)Powder/capsulesTincture
NotesOften called the “poor man’s ginseng,” Codonopsis is a mild daily tonic in TCM to support appetite, resilience, and lung/spleen function. Pleasant in broths with jujube and astragalus.
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