Dangshen has the effects of strengthening the spleen and benefiting the lungs, and can be used for spleen and lung qi deficiency, poor appetite and tiredness, cough and asthma.
Codonopsis is the dried root of Codonopsis pilosula, Codonopsis pilosulae, or Codonopsis pilosulae. It is sweet in flavor and flat in nature. It belongs to the spleen and lung meridian. It can strengthen the spleen and benefit the lung, nourish blood and promote the production of fluids. It is used in treating deficiency of spleen and lung qi, poor appetite and tiredness, cough and asthma, deficiency of qi and blood, yellowish color, palpitation, shortness of breath (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), thirst, internal heat and thirst (internal fever accompanied by excessive eating, drinking and urination, etc.).
Codonopsis with Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae enhances the effect of tonifying Qi, strengthening the spleen and drying dampness. It is suitable for weak spleen qi (weakness of spleen qi) resulting in low food intake, loose stools (thin and unformed feces), vomiting and diarrhea, etc. Codonopsis with Astragalus enhances the effect of tonifying the spleen and benefiting the lungs. It is suitable for deficiency of lung, spleen and qi, shortness of breath, and loose stools.
Codonopsis should not be used with quinoa. It is recommended to use the medicine under the guidance of a doctor.