Codonopsis Root ND Grade (Wild-Crafted) - Codonopsis pilosula Radix - Dang Shen (Ye Sheng)- ND Grade

From China

The poor man ginseng. Dang shen is what people reach for when ginseng is too expensive or too strong, and it has carried the nickname poor man ginseng for so long that the name is now in the textbooks. It is not related to ginseng at all - it belongs to the bellflower family.

These are wild-crafted, gathered rather than farmed. A good root is long, wrinkled and pale, with a raised ring at the head that Chinese herbalists call the lion head. It only entered the written pharmacopoeia in the Qing dynasty, which makes it recent by the standards of everything around it.

How it is used: simmered into soups and broths, where it is sweet enough to be pleasant on its own. Home cooking more than formula work.

Codonopsis Root (Wild) – Codonopsis pilosula Radix – Dang Shen  – ND Grade

Botanical Name: Codonopsis pilosula

Common Names: Codonopsis / Dang Shen / 党参（野生）

Grade: ND Grade (tested free of sulfur, pesticides, and heavy metals)

Origin: Wild-harvested in China

Product Overview

Dang Shen, also known as Codonopsis, is a time-honored botanical widely featured in traditional East Asian kitchens and classical decoction recipes.

This wild-harvested form is valued for its natural aroma, mild sweetness, and firm root structure, making it a staple ingredient in traditional teas, broths, and slow-simmered blends.

Our ND Grade Codonopsis is naturally collected from wild habitats, carefully cleaned, sliced, and low-temperature dried to maintain its color, integrity, and traditional characteristics. It offers a clean, food-grade root suitable for traditional preparations.

How to Use

Tea & Decoction

• Simmer 6–12 g in 500–700 ml of water for 20–30 minutes.

• Commonly paired with botanicals such as Bai Zhu, Huang Qi, or Goji Berry in traditional kitchen blends.

Soups & Broths

• Add slices to chicken soup, bone broth, or congee for a mild, comforting flavor.

Culinary & Traditional Blends

• Frequently used in family-style soups, seasonal stews, and classic herbal cooking across East Asia.

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

• ND Grade — tested free of sulfur, pesticides, and heavy metals

• Wild-harvested

• Naturally dried to preserve aroma and color

• Clean, food-grade botanical

• Packed in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

• Suitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Traditional Chinese herbal culture, Dang Shen is described as mild, sweet, and balanced in nature and is often included in slow-simmered soups, tonic blends, and seasonal decoctions, where it contributes a gentle, grounding quality within traditional frameworks.

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.