Single Herbs

Category	Bu Xu Yao 補虛藥
Sub Category	Bu Qi 補氣
Name	Dang Shen 黨參 Codonopsis root
Grown	Northeast, northwest and north China.
Source	Dried root of Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf.
Ingredients	Stigmasta-7, 22dien-3one
Pharma Effect
Properties	Sweet, neutral
Channels	Spleen, lung
Function	Nourishes the middle and qi, strengthens spleen and stomach.
Clinic Usage	For spleen and stomach deficiency, blood and qi deficiency, fatigue, weakness, reduced appetite, thirst, gastroptosis, chronic diarrhea, and prolapse of rectum and uterus.
Cautions	Contraindicated for pathogenic cases of excess type. Do not use with Radix et Rhizoma Veratri(li lu).
Dosage	9~30g
Storage	Store in a dry place. Protect from worm infestation.