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Dangshen (Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae)

Location found

Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, and North-eastern China

Flavor & Property

Sweet; neutral

Effects

Promotes production of body fluid and blood circulation

Use

For fatigue, poor appetite and loose stool

* used with white atractylodes rhizome, poria, liquorice

Shortness of breath, cough, dyspnea, weak and low voice

* used with astragalus root and schisandra fruit

For dizziness or anemia

* used with Chinese angelica root, prepared rehmannia root, white peony root and spatholobus stem

Dosage & Administration

10-30g (boiled in water for oral use)

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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