The difference between Danshen and Codonopsis

As we all know, ginseng is a tonic that can nourish the body. It is also a health care product commonly used in people's lives. However, ginseng is divided into many types. Different types of ginseng have different effects. Many people are confused about the difference between Danshen and Codonopsis. Let me give you a detailed introduction. What is the difference between Danshen and Codonopsis?

First, what is the difference between Danshen and Codonopsis? Danshen is a good medicine for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, promoting menstruation and relieving pain, clearing the heart and eliminating troubles, and nourishing blood and calming the mind. There are many preparations made with salvia miltiorrhiza, the most common ones include salvia miltiorrhiza pills, compound salvia miltiorrhiza tablets, etc. What is the best way to eat Salvia miltiorrhiza wine? You need to use Salvia miltiorrhiza slices and other medicines such as saffron. Seal it and soak it in white wine for about half a month before drinking. It is best not to drink too much every day, control the frequency and amount of drinking. Female friends can brew Danshen and Leonurus tea in daily life. Just take appropriate amount of Salvia miltiorrhiza slices and Motherwort and brew them with hot water. It can be brewed repeatedly, but it should not be consumed overnight.

Second, Codonopsis has the effect of nourishing blood and qi, and is especially good at nourishing lung qi and treating lung deficiency. It can be used for people with various qi deficiencies. People who are tired, weak limbs, loss of appetite, loose stools, and prone to colds are also suitable for taking Codonopsis. How to eat it best: Make soup with Codonopsis and wolfberry chicken, 30 grams of Codonopsis, 30 grams of wolfberry, and 150 grams of chicken. Indications: deficiency of Qi and blood, loss of appetite; Cook Codonopsis, wolfberry and pork liver porridge with 20 grams of Codonopsis, 30 grams of wolfberry, 50 grams of pork liver and 60 grams of polished rice. It is mainly used to treat liver and kidney deficiency, fatigue and dizziness, etc.

What is the difference between Danshen and Codonopsis? After understanding the effects and differences of Danshen and Codonopsis, whether we use Danshen or Codonopsis in our lives, we should be careful not to use them for a long time. After all, all medicines are poisonous. Although no adverse effects have been found in the long-term use of Salvia miltiorrhiza, it is still not recommended to use it when all other physical conditions are relatively good. As a medicinal material, Codonopsis pilosula generally needs to be used in combination with other medicinal materials to be effective, but long-term use is not recommended. Long-term use may lead to excessive replenishment of qi, which may damage the body's positive energy and produce dryness. Since Danshen and Codonopsis are different medicinal materials with different therapeutic effects and functions, we need to choose the medicinal materials based on the actual situation and decide the dosage based on the specific situation. In addition, Danshen and Codonopsis are medicines, which may be toxic themselves and may cause some side effects if used for a long time, so it is not recommended to take Danshen and Codonopsis for a long time.