Herbal Information on Codonopsis Root in Cut Form

Common Name:   Codonopsis Root

Botanical Name:   Codonopsis; Radix

Channels/Meridians: Lung, Spleen

Pin Yin Name:   Dang Shen

Other Ingredients: Prepared w/ Sugar

Package Size:   1 pound

Form:   Cut / Sliced, not uniform pieces.

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: China

Brand: Nuherbs Organic- Geo-Authentic Herbs

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Not for use if one have the hormone-sensitive disorder such as breast or prostate cancer, or are using anticoagulant drugs.

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Naturally Occurring Chemical Components:   x-spinasterol, stigmasterol, taraxerol, taraxeryl acetate, friedelin, aspartic acid, isoleucine, alanine, asparagine, glutamic acid, glycine, serine, valine, proline and glutamine.

Benefits of Prepared Dang Shen

Additional Information

• Tonifies middle jiao
• Enhances qi
• The Organic Dang Shen is in small pieces about 1/2 by 1/2 in size.   A great size for making decoctions.
• Botanical Digestive Support
• Chinese Herbal Energizer
• Respiratory Support
• Strengthens Qi

Product Properties: Sweet, Neutral

Check out our How to Use Bulk Herbs page to see how to use herbs correctly. Our web page is constantly expanding, as of today we have articles on:
How to make salves, poultice, tinctures, teas, capsules, gargles, and foot bathes.
The chart below is a quick overview on using different forms of herbs.

About Nuherbs Lab Tested Quality.

Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by our in-house lab and independent third party lab. Our in-house lab is equipped with instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatography, moisture determination meter, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, etc.

In addition, the following additional tests are performed:

• Micro bacteria
• Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab 2000 screen).
• Heavy Metals - Lead, Mercury and Arsenic

Traditional Chinese Herbs encompasses the use of different parts of plants, such as the leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds. These plant parts are often used as a tea, decoctions, extracts, made into capsules or even a footbath. These bulk herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony and balance.

We encourage you to educate yourself on herbs and supplements, by researching reputable sites, and books. Having an open discussion with your physician on what will be most beneficial for your health issues. And lastly discussing interaction of herbs and pharmaceuticals with your pharmacist or physician.