Codonopsis convolvulacea, Snyi ba སྙི་བ་ Snyi ba (Tibet)Ji Dang Shen (TCM) Codonopsis convolvulaceaCurtis, W., Botanical Magazine (1908) Flower of Codonopsis convolvulacea(Photo by Ping an Chang) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: 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)-Malnutrition2. Benefits the Lungs:-Lung deficiency Cough (TCM)-Lung diseases with deficiency3. Clears Heat, Promotes Fluid:-Cold, Influenza with deficiency-Tonsilitis-burning sensation in the chest-GastritisFLOWERS:Used in Liver diseases (Norbu) Dose: Powder: 1–3 gramsDecoction: 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:

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