Ingredient Spotlight

Codonopsis Root / Dang Shen

Traditionally supports: Gut Health, Energy, Immune Support, and Stress Resilience

How It's Used

Called β€˜poor woman’s ginseng’ for its gentler yet similar properties, Codonopsis root has been treasured in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for building Qi (energy) and strengthening the Lungs, Spleen, and digestive system.

In Western herbal research, Codonopsis root is recognized for its ability to support a healthy gut lining, which promotes smoother digestion, steady energy, and balanced metabolism. Research shows it helps maintain healthy immune and nervous system function, supports uterine wellness, and provides antioxidant and anti-aging benefits, protecting cells from everyday stress.

Fun Fact:Β As an adaptogen, Codonopsis root helps regulate the nervous system, strengthening the body’s ability to handle daily stress while supporting healthy metabolism, balanced hormones, and smooth digestion.

"Codonopsis root is a key herb in Elix’s Craving Support, where it gently boosts energy and strengthens digestion to reduce fatigue-driven cravings and help maintain metabolic balance."

- Dr. Liem Le, DAOM, MS

A review of the botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, analysis method and quality control, processing methods, pharmacological effects, pharmacokinetics and toxicity of codonopsis radix

A review of the botany, ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, analysis method and quality control, processing methods, pharmacological effects, pharmacokinetics and toxicity of codonopsis radix

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Extraction, purification, structural characteristics and biological properties of the polysaccharides from Codonopsis pilosula: A review

Dang Shen's polysaccharides (CPPs) are key active compounds with wide-ranging effects, including immunomodulatory, antioxidant, antitumor, neuroprotective, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-fatigue, metabolic, and organ-protective (kidney, liver, gut) benefits.

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Stimulation of Codonopsis pilosula Polysaccharide on Bifidobacterium of Human Gut Bacteria In Vitro

Codonopsis has the potential to stimulate the growth of Bifidobacterium of the human gut bacteria and to be beneficial to human health.

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Review of Codonopsis Radix biological activities: A plant of traditional Chinese tonic

Codonopsis has been reported to support immunity, regulate digestion, improve heart and lung function, enhance circulation, slow aging, boost memory, increase fatigue resistance, and protect the liver and kidneys.

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