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Codonopsis Root
Codonopsis Root
TMPW No.:4875

Synonym  
Latin name Codonopsis Radix
Botanical source: Family name Campanulaceae
Botanical source: Plant name - Codonopsis pilosula Nannfeldt (IPNI:141829-1)
- Codonopsis tangshen Oliver (IPNI:141838-1)
Part used Root
Empirical criteria for quality selection Unknown
Constituents Polysaccharides:
Inulin

Phenylpropanoids:
Syringin, Tangshenoside I, Tangshenoside II

Other:
Saponin, Mucilage
Pharmacological effects Unknown
Indications Being tonic, it is applied to treat lack of appetite, exhaustion, cough and thirst.
Diseases Anorexia, Malaise, Muddy and watery stool, Shortness of breath, Dyspnea, Cough, Lightheadedness, Palpitation, Thirst
Formulas
Meridian tropism Spleen, Lung
Property Neutral
Flavor Sweet
Classification in "Shen-non Ben-cao Jing"  
TCM: Classification Qi tonics
TCM: Medicinal effects To reinforce qi and invigorate the function of the spleen and the lung.
For weakness of spleen and the lung manifested by shortness of breath, cough, palpitation, anorexia, loose stools, diabetes caused by internal heat.
Remarks Listed in the Japanese Pharmacopoeia 18th ed.
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