Chinese Herbal Tonic — Codonopsis Root ( Dang Shen )
Codonopsis Root ( Dang Shen ) is used frequently in Chinese medicine to improve the function of the lungs and the spleen. It is thought to revive the entire body as a whole. Codonopsis has been used for centuries to treat appetite loss, diarrhea, and vomiting. This herb is especially useful for asthma or peptic ulcers that are compounded by loss of appetite, diarrhea, or vomiting. Codonopsis may also be used to assist recovery of cancer patients treated with radiation therapy. The most common use of codonopsis is to increase energy and assist with digestive problems.
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