Cododonopsis | Medicinal plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
It is traditionally used for fatigue and digestive issues. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Codonopsis
Latin name
Codonopsis pilosula
Common names
Codonopsis
foreign names
Codonopsis pilosula
The group
Campanulaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
East Asia; Chinese medicine
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Campanulaceae family, the scientific name Codonopsis pilosula is adopted as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
root
chemical components
Saponins and polysaccharides
Properties and medical uses
It is traditionally used for fatigue and digestive issues.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the root may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Data on interactions are limited; caution is advised when using this medication with anticoagulants and diabetes medications.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
East Asia; Chinese medicine
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Codonopsis pilosula species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
East Asia; Traditional Chinese Medicine.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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