Guo An Tang TCM Herbal Tips:
Qi Boosting & Spleen-Strengthening
Dang Shen Chicken Soup
1 whole hen (or chicken)
Dang Shen (Codonopsis Root) – 30g
Red Dates – 10 pieces
Goji Berries – 5g
Instructions:
Cut and blanch the chicken to remove impurities. Place it in a clay pot along with Dang Shen and red dates. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer on low until tender. Add goji berries shortly before serving and season to taste.
Dang Shen (Codonopsis Root) enters the Spleen and Lung meridians. It’s known for tonifying the spleen and lungs, nourishing the blood, and generating fluids. It is a gentle yet effective herb for people with spleen and stomach weakness.
Unlike ginseng, which acts swiftly and strongly, Dang Shen works slowly and steadily—like a caring elder sister, quietly holding up your weakened energy with grounded strength.
As old 中医 herbalists often say:
“Ginseng charges forward, but Dang Shen guards the city.”
For young people who feel breathless just from talking or walking a few steps, Dang Shen is a perfect gentle tonic.
In addition to boosting Qi, Dang Shen helps to nourish the blood and generate fluids. Its neutral nature means it is neither too warm nor too cold—making it ideal for everyday soups or porridges without burdening the body.
Chicken itself helps to replenish Qi and strengthen the middle burner. When paired with Dang Shen and blood-nourishing red dates, this soup is ideal for those with both Qi and blood deficiency.
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Morning is the best time. The heat is gentler, and it helps uplift your body’s yang energy for the day.
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