Codonopsis (Dangshen)
Basics
- Latin name：Codonopsis pilosula
- Common names：潞党参、台党参
- Nature：甘，平
- Part used：根
Uses
- Tonifies middle qi, spleen and lung; nourishes blood and fluids
- Qi and blood weakness patterns (syndrome differentiation required)
Harvest & storage
秋挖根，晒干。切厚片生用。
How to identify
圆柱形，表面灰黄色，断面黄白色，有裂隙，味微甜。