Native to Asia and it is especially abundant in the Shanxi and Szechuan provinces of China, naturalized in other parts of the world including the United States.
The Latin name of codonopsis is Codonopsis pilosula.
No unwanted side effects are reported with the use of codonopsis.
Codonopsis viridis
Not considered toxic, used in China throughout history. Babies may be given codonopsis root to teethe on, also given to children and breast-feeding women.
Strengthens the immune system, stomachic and is an adaptogen.
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Codonopsis root comes in different grades. Roots at least three years old are harvested in the autumn after the leaves have died back. The best quality roots are large, clean and with a dry surface.
Its Chinese name for condonopsis is tang shen, other common names include bastard ginseng and bonnet bellflower.
It is a small perennial that grows to a height of about 5 ft (1.5 m) with distinctive bell-shaped greenish-purple flowers.
Anemia, asthma, cancer, diarrhea, headaches, hemorrhoids, high blood pressure, respiratory diseases, nausea, vomiting, neck tension and prolapsed uterus.
Dosage varies with the condition being treated. May be eaten raw, the dried root is usually made into a decoction or an extract by boiling in water. Tinctures also available. And more . . .
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