Codonopsis
Overview
Codonopsis is a Chinese Herb with bell-shaped flowers that are olive to green with purple veins. Codonopsis is regarded as an Adaptogen and is commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Botanical Name
Codonopsis pilosula
Codonopsus pilosulae
Codonopsis is from the Campanulaceae family.
Part Used
Root
Health Benefits of Codonopsis
Cardiovascular System
Codonopsis may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting. [1]
Codonopsis may exert effects on the Heart. [2]
Codonopsis may be beneficial in the treatment of Ischemic Heart Disease. [3]
Codonopsis may enhance the body’s production of Red Blood Cells (and is therefore useful in the treatment of some types of Anemia).
Digestive System
Codonopsis may help to prevent Ulcers - Gastric. [4]
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