Codonopsis Root (Cultivated) - Codonopsis pilosula Radix - Dang Shen (Zai Pei) - Organic

Codonopsis Root (Cultivated) – Codonopsis pilosula Radix – Dang Shen – Organic Grade

Botanical Name: Codonopsis pilosula

Common Names: Codonopsis Root / Dang Shen (Cultivated) /党参/ 黨參

Grade: Organic Grade

Origin: Grown and harvested in China

Product Overview

Codonopsis Root, known as Dang Shen, is a time-honored botanical featured widely in traditional East Asian herbal cooking and decoction practices.

This cultivated form offers a mild, earthy sweetness and is commonly included in traditional soups, teas, and simmered blends that are enjoyed as part of everyday herbal cuisine.

Our Organic Grade Codonopsis is naturally grown, sliced and low-temperature dried to maintain its aroma, color, and traditional characteristics — providing a clean, food-grade ingredient suitable for classic culinary preparations.

How to Use

Tea & Decoction

• Simmer 6–12 g in water for 20–30 minutes.

• Commonly paired with botanicals such as Chinese Red Date or Goji Berry in traditional recipes.

Soups & Broths

• Add to chicken soup, bone broth, or congee for a mild, comforting herbal note.

Culinary & Traditional Blends

• Frequently included in family-style simmered soups and classic East Asian decoctions.

Intended Use & Preparation

• Not for direct consumption in dry form.

• To be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.

• Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.

Features

• Organic Grade — tested free of sulfur and pesticide residues

• Naturally dried and sliced

• Clean, food-grade botanical

• Packed in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

• Suitable for teas, soups, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Dang Shen is described as mild, sweet, and balanced in nature. It has long appeared in classical herbal recipes, seasonal soups, and traditional decoctions, where it contributes a gentle, harmonizing presence in culinary herbal practice.

Important Notes

• Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.