What are the efficacy and effects of Codonopsis?
Disease description:
Mom likes to add Codonopsis (Dangshen) when cooking soup, saying it's very nutritious. I'd like to know what health benefits and effects it has.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Codonopsis pilosula has effects including clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain, as well as tonifying the kidney and enhancing yang. It can be used to treat diseases such as hepatitis, nephritis, pneumonia, bronchitis, gallstones, lumbar disc herniation, and lumbar muscle strain. Codonopsis pilosula also possesses anti-aging and antioxidant properties, effectively inhibiting free radical activity, delaying aging, and enhancing immunity. Furthermore, Sanjia Codonopsis pilosula can improve symptoms of cardiovascular diseases, lower blood lipid, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, and help prevent the onset of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
