Root Pilose Asiabell, Tangshen
Codonopsis Radix, Radix Codonopsis
Dang Shen

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; calm

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To reinforce qi and invigorate the function of the spleen and the lung.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Spleen-stomach vacuity, reduced food intake and sloppy stool, lassitude in limbs, cough and asthma due to lung vacuity, shortness of breath and spontaneous sweating, qi-blood depletion.