[English name]: Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae P.E. Powder
[Place of origin]:China
[Part Used]: Root
[Latin Name]: Codonopsis pilosula.
[Specification]: 10:1 20:1
[Test method]: TLC
Radix Codonopsis is a perennial species of flowering plant native to Northeast Asia and Korea and usually found growing around streambanks and forest openings under the shade of trees. The plant is shrubby and dense and has a tendency to climb, producing heart shaped leaves, light green five pointed bell shaped flowers with prominent yellow or light purple veins. The plant can grow up to 8-10 feet in height with roots 1-3 cm thick. The root is also used as a gentler and more economical substitute for Panax ginseng.
Fuction:
1. Codonopsis is an excellent blood tonic and a major immune system tonic.
2. Its blood building quality makes it especially good for people who are weakened due to illness.
3. Codonopsis is extremely effective at relieving chronic fatigue. It is mild yet has powerful strengthening effects, especially on the digestive, respiratory and immune systems.
4. It is rich in immune stimulating polysaccharides which are beneficial to everyone. They have also
been shown to be useful in supporting the immune systems of people with cancer who are using the
herbs in conjunction with conventional cancer therapies.
5. Codonopsis has been demonstrated to have radiation protection activity and can be effective in
protecting cancer patients receiving radiation therapy from the side effects without diminishing
its benefits.
6. Codonopsis also has interferon-inducing activity that may be of importance in many immune
deficiency conditions, including HIV infection.
Applications:
1. As Food and beverage ingredients.
2. As Healthy Products ingredients.
3. As Nutrition Supplements ingredients.
4. As Pharmaceutical Industry & General Drugs ingredients.
5. As a health food and cosmetic ingredients.
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