Codonopsis sp.

Codonopsis species are widely used in traditional medicine and are considered to have multiple medicinal properties.Codonopsis Radix has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for replenishing qi(vital energy) deficiency, strengthening the immune system, improving poor gastrointestinal function, gastric ulcer and appetite, decreasing blood pressure, etc. The roots of C. lanceolata has been used for the treatment of bronchitis, asthma, cough, tuberculosis, dyspepsia and psychoneurosis.

J. Y. He, N. Ma, S. Zhu, K. Komatsu, Z. Y. Li, W. M. Fu, The genus Codonopsis (Campanulaceae): a review of phytochemistry, bioactivity and quality control, J Nat Med, 69, p. 1-21, 2015.