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  • Common Name

    Codonopsis, Dang Shen

  • Botanical Name

    Codonopsis pilosula

  • Part Used

    Root

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Alcohol

    45%

  • Dose

    15 to 30mL weekly

Codonopsis is an immune tonic and adaptogen useful for fatigue, especially when it interferes with digestion and assimilation, or causes symptoms of shortness of breath and heaviness in the limbs. It is used as support during convalescence and can be used to return vitality to pre-illness levels. 

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A guide to Codonopsis and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Historically codonopsis has been used as a low-cost replacement for Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) and is also known as ‘poor man’s ginseng’. In China it is used for ‘wasting and thirsting syndrome’ (diabetes). For debility associated with anaemia codonopsis is traditionally combined with astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous) and dong quai (Angelica polymorpha). 

  • Actions

    Immunomodulator, adaptogen, antihaemorrhagic, anti-inflammatory, blood sugar regulator, blood tonic

  • Indications

    •    Fatigue, post-viral fatigue syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, post-operative fatigue, provide support during convalescence, poor appetite, digestive weakness, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, anaemia, diarrhoea, stress, exhaustion, chronic sickness
    •    Chronic bronchitis
    •    Chronic hepatitis
    •    Peptic ulcers
    •    Hypoglycaemia, diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes 
    •    HIV infection, as a protective adjuvant to radiotherapy in cancer treatment 

  • Energetics

    Neutral, sweet

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Insufficient reliable information available. Professional supervision recommended

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Avoid large doses (30 to 60gms).

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs (such as warfarin).

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Korean Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng, Reishi, Cat’s Claw