2Dang Shen-Codonopsis racine-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.

Fonctions et avantages

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

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

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

Supports Recovery and Enhances Immunity
Souvent utilisé pour post-illness or postpartum recovery, helping rebuild strength and vitality.

Indications
Les personnes ayant chronic fatigue, digestive weakness, or loss of appetite
Les personnes en convalescence illness, surgery, or childbirth
Les patients atteints de shortness of breath, weak immunity, or spontaneous sweating
Les personnes qui connaissent dehydration, paleness, or Qi and Blood deficiency signs

Diagnostic de la langue et du pouls en MTC
Langue : Pale with thin white coating (indicating Qi deficiency)
Pouls : Weak or moderate (suggesting deficient Spleen or Lung Qi)

Common TCM Patterns Treated by Dang Shen
Déficience du Qi de la Rate – Fatigue, loose stools, poor digestion
Insuffisance du Qi du poumon – 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

Précautions et contre-indications
Ne convient pas aux personnes souffrant de excess heat or damp-phlegm conditions.
Use with caution in cases of severe bloating or food stagnation.
Avoid long-term use without addressing underlying causes of Qi deficiency.

Conclusion
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. Sa capacité à boost energy, improve digestion, and harmonize formulas makes it a key herb in modern and classical TCM practice.