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Codonopsis convolvulacea, Snyi ba སྙི་བ་
Snyi ba (Tibet)
Ji Dang Shen (TCM)
Ji Dang Shen (TCM)
Codonopsis convolvulacea
Curtis, W., Botanical Magazine (1908)
Curtis, W., Botanical Magazine (1908)
Botanical name:
Codonopsis spp.
There are 2 main types of this medicine:
Parts used:
Root. Occasionally the flower and seed
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral/Warm. Sweet, slightly Bitter
Classification:
Codonopsis spp.
There are 2 main types of this medicine:
- C. convolvulacea
- C. macrocalyx
Parts used:
Root. Occasionally the flower and seed
Temperature & Taste:
Neutral/Warm. Sweet, slightly Bitter
Classification:
Uses:
1. Tonifies Spleen, Benefits Qi and Blood:
-Stomach and Spleen weakness
-indigestion, loss of appetite
-spontaneous sweating (TCM)
-Blood deficiency (TCM)
-Loss of energy (Tibet)
-Malnutrition
2. Benefits the Lungs:
-Lung deficiency Cough (TCM)
-Lung diseases with deficiency
3. Clears Heat, Promotes Fluid:
-Cold, Influenza with deficiency
-Tonsilitis
-burning sensation in the chest
-Gastritis
FLOWERS:
Used in Liver diseases (Norbu)
Dose:
Powder: 1–3 grams
Decoction: 5–10 grams
Substitute:
1. In some indications Codonopsis Dang Shen may be used
Powder: 1–3 grams
Decoction: 5–10 grams
Substitute:
1. In some indications Codonopsis Dang Shen may be used
Main Combinations:
1. Cough and Lung inflammation, Codonopsis convolvulacea with Licorice, Fritillaria spp., Inula racemosa, Phlomis
Major Formulas:
Gentiana 10 (Tibetan Medicine)
Cautions:
None noted
Main Preparations used:
None noted
Main Preparations used: