Dang+Shen+(Codonopsis)

[[image:dang_shen.jpg width="104" height="265" align="right"]]Dang Shen (Codonopsis) ["Group Root"]
Category: Herbs to Tonify Qi Nature : Neutral Flavors: Sweet Channels: SP, LU Functions: **Tonify Qi of the Spleen & Lung**; Produce body fluid; Nourish Blood Indications: 1. Poor appetite, loose stool, lassitude due to Spleen Qi deficiency 2. Weak cough, Shortness of breath & weak voice due to Lung Qi deficiency 3. Shortness of breath & thirst due to injury of body fluid & Qi in febrile disease 4. Dizziness, sallow face & palpitations due to Blood deficiency

Dosage: 10-30g.

Contra: Do not combine w/ Li Lu

Misc: Most common substitute for Ren Shen, used w/ herbs that release the exterior or heavily drain to avoid collapse