Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWSUGGESTED USE
AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICS
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The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.Here are the herbal actions of Codonopsis (dang shen): TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.LUNG-TONICStrengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.IMMUNE-STIMULANTStimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.ADAPTOGENHerbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.CARDIAC-TONICStrengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency.HYPOTENSIVEAn herb that lowers blood pressure.REBUILDS-FLUIDSHerbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids.PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.MUSCLE-TONICHerbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.![]() Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Codonopsis (dang shen) with these FoodsPork Pork has these Actions in CommonMuscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Blood-tonic, TonicSesame Seeds Sesame Seeds has these Actions in CommonPromotes-virility, Blood-tonic, Tonic, Muscle-tonicSesame Oil Sesame Oil has these Actions in CommonMuscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Blood-tonic, TonicTahini Tahini has these Actions in CommonPromotes-virility, Blood-tonic, Tonic, Muscle-tonicAlmonds Almonds has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Tonic, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virilityCarrot Carrot has these Actions in CommonLung-tonic, Blood-tonic, Tonic, HypotensiveJackfruit Jackfruit has these Actions in CommonRebuilds-fluids, Cardiac-tonic, Tonic, Muscle-tonicStinging Nettles Stinging Nettles has these Actions in CommonPromotes-virility, Blood-tonic, Tonic, Lung-tonicRabbit Rabbit has these Actions in CommonTonic, Blood-tonic, Muscle-tonicGoji Berry Goji Berry has these Actions in CommonTonic, Blood-tonic, Rebuilds-fluidsJaggery Jaggery has these Actions in CommonRebuilds-fluids, Tonic, Blood-tonicCompare Codonopsis (dang shen) with these Herb SupplementsChyavanprash Nutritive Jam Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Cardiac-tonic, Immune-stimulant, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, TonicEleuthero Ginseng Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Blood-tonic, Hypotensive, Immune-stimulant, Muscle-tonic, TonicPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonPromotes-virility, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-tonic, Hypotensive, Lung-tonicOats, Fresh Milky Seed Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Blood-tonic, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, TonicBelly breathing Belly breathing has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-tonic, Lung-tonic, Promotes-virilityBreathing Exercises Breathing Exercises has these Actions in CommonPromotes-virility, Adaptogen, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-tonic, Lung-tonicBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-tonic, Lung-tonic, Promotes-virilityBreath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in CommonPromotes-virility, Adaptogen, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-tonic, Lung-tonicAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonPromotes-virility, Tonic, Adaptogen, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-tonicAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonMuscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Adaptogen, Blood-tonicTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSCodonopsis (dang shen) may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.![]() |