The Efficacy and Functions of Codonopsis

Adenophora root (Shā Shēn) has the effect of nourishing yin and clearing heat, which can relieve symptoms such as fever and irritability caused by yin deficiency. With a sweet and slightly bitter taste, and a mildly cold nature, it acts on the lung meridian to moisten the lungs and resolve phlegm, making it useful in treating cough, excessive phlegm, and dryness of the lungs. It also enters the stomach meridian, promoting gastric fluid production and benefiting the stomach, thereby alleviating symptoms such as thirst, dry stools, and poor appetite due to stomach yin deficiency. It is recommended to use Adenophora root under the guidance of a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner to support overall health.