2Dang Shen-Codonopsis Wurzel-Codonopsis pilosula

Dang Shen, often referred to as “poor man’s ginseng”, is a widely used Qi-tonifying herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is gentler than Ren Shen (Panax ginseng), making it suitable for regular use in people with fatigue, weak digestion, shortness of breath, or chronic illness recovery. Dang Shen is especially valued for tonifying the Spleen and Lung Qi, promoting body fluids, and harmonizing herbal formulas.

Funktionen & Vorteile

Tonifies Spleen Qi
Behandelt fatigue, poor appetite, abdominal bloating, and loose stools due to Spleen Qi deficiency.

Tonifies Lung Qi
Hilft bei shortness of breath, weak voice, chronic cough, and spontaneous sweating associated with Lung Qi deficiency.

Promotes Fluid Generation and Nourishes Blood
Verwendet für thirst, dry mouth, and paleness caused by Qi and fluid deficiency.

Supports Recovery and Enhances Immunity
Oft verwendet für post-illness or postpartum recovery, helping rebuild strength and vitality.

Indikationen
Personen mit chronic fatigue, digestive weakness, or loss of appetite
Menschen, die sich von illness, surgery, or childbirth
Patienten mit shortness of breath, weak immunity, or spontaneous sweating
Diejenigen, die unter dehydration, paleness, or Qi and Blood deficiency signs

Zungen- und Pulsdiagnose in der TCM
Zunge: Pale with thin white coating (indicating Qi deficiency)
Puls: Weak or moderate (suggesting deficient Spleen or Lung Qi)

Common TCM Patterns Treated by Dang Shen
Milz-Qi-Mangel – Fatigue, loose stools, poor digestion
Lungen-Qi-Mangel – Chronic cough, weak immunity, shortness of breath
Qi and Fluid Deficiency – Thirst, dry mouth, tiredness
Qi and Blood Deficiency Post-illness – Paleness, low energy, slow recovery

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen & Kontraindikationen
Nicht geeignet für Personen mit excess heat or damp-phlegm conditions.
Mit Vorsicht zu verwenden in Fällen von severe bloating or food stagnation.
Avoid long-term use without addressing underlying causes of Qi deficiency.

Fazit
Dang Shen is a gentle and effective Qi tonic, ideal for strengthening the Spleen and Lungs, promoting fluids, and supporting recovery from weakness or chronic illness. Seine Fähigkeit zu boost energy, improve digestion, and harmonize formulas makes it a key herb in modern and classical TCM practice.