{"product_id":"codonopsis-root-nd-grade-wild-crafted-codonopsis-pilosula-radix-dang-shen-ye-sheng-nd-grade","title":"Codonopsis Root ND Grade (Wild-Crafted) - Codonopsis pilosula Radix - Dang Shen (Ye Sheng)- ND Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe poor man ginseng.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDang shen\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e simmered into soups and broths, where it is sweet enough to be pleasant on its own. Home cooking more than formula work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCodonopsis Root (Wild) – Codonopsis pilosula Radix – Dang Shen  – ND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eCodonopsis pilosula\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Codonopsis \/ Dang Shen \/ 党参（野生）\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eND Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (tested free of sulfur, pesticides, and heavy metals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Wild-harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDang Shen, also known as Codonopsis, is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etime-honored botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e widely featured in traditional East Asian kitchens and classical decoction recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewild-harvested\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e form is valued for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enatural aroma, mild sweetness, and firm root structure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, making it a staple ingredient in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional teas, broths, and slow-simmered blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur ND Grade Codonopsis is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enaturally collected from wild habitats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, carefully cleaned, sliced, and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elow-temperature dried\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to maintain its \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecolor, integrity, and traditional characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. It offers a clean, food-grade root suitable for traditional preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSimmer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–12 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e500–700 ml\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e of water for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e20–30 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with botanicals such as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBai Zhu\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHuang Qi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGoji Berry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in traditional kitchen blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd slices to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003echicken soup, bone broth, or congee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a mild, comforting flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrequently used in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efamily-style soups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eseasonal stews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic herbal cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e across East Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eND Grade — tested free of sulfur, pesticides, and heavy metals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWild-harvested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally dried to preserve aroma and color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClean, food-grade botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese herbal culture, Dang Shen is described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emild, sweet, and balanced in nature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and is often included in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eslow-simmered soups, tonic blends, and seasonal decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it contributes a gentle, grounding quality within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708449472661,"sku":"CS-2D22B-4oz","price":25.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708449505429,"sku":"CS-2D22B","price":77.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/dangshen-hs.jpg?v=1786411099","url":"https:\/\/ruedelmas33.com\/products\/codonopsis-root-nd-grade-wild-crafted-codonopsis-pilosula-radix-dang-shen-ye-sheng-nd-grade","provider":"Delmas33","version":"1.0","type":"link"}