Class: Tonify
Subclass: Tonify the Qi
Name:
Pinyin: Dang Shen
Pharmaceutical: Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae
Other names: Sheng Dang Shen, Xi Lu Shen, Tai Shen
Description: Root of Codonopsis pilosula (Franchet) Nannfeldt.
Properties:
Nature: Neutral.
Taste: Sweet.
Organ: Spleen, Lungs.
Toxicity: Non toxic.
Actions:
Tonifies the Middle.
Strengthens Qi.
Promotes generation of Body Fluids.
Nourishes Blood.
Warning:
Contraindications: Heat.