Dang Shen

Radix Codonopsis

Codonopsis Root

Qi Tonic

About this herb

A milder, more accessible substitute for Ren Shen, used to support Qi and the Spleen.

PinyinDang Shen

Chinese党参

Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Codonopsis

EnglishCodonopsis Root

CategoryQi Tonic

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