Products Featuring This Herb:
Young Lungs

More Information:

Other Common Names
Prince Ginseng

Page Number In Radiant Health
217

Pharmaceutical Latin
Radix Pseudostellariae

Pinyin
Tai Zi Shen

Treasures
Qi and Yin

Treasure Rating
***1/2

Atmospheric Energy
Neutral

Taste
Sweet and slightly bitter

Organ Meridian Systems
Spleen and Lung

Part Used and Form
Tuberous root

Primary Functions
To build Qi and generate body fluids.

Qualities
Prince Ginseng is an excellent Qi tonic that is often substituted for Ginseng. Being Yin, it can be used much as American Ginseng is used. As a Qi tonic, it can be combined with Dioscorea and other Qi tonics to tonify Qi while not creating excess heat. As a Yin tonic, it can be combined with Glehnia, Dendrobium, Polygonatum and/ or Ophiopogon to nourish the Lungs. Used with these herbs, it can generate fluids and allay thirst. With the same herbs, and with the addition of Fritillaria, it is excellent for dry coughing and difficult breathing. Used with hemp seed, Cistanche, Dong Gui and /or Polygonum, it can help relieve constipation.

Traditionally, Prince Ginseng was considered to be a good mild substitute for Ginseng. In fact, it is an excellent and inexpensive substitute for American Ginseng. However, it is a different kind of herb---it does not contain ginsenosides. Some people now are using Prince Ginseng and American Ginseng in the same formula.

Primary Combinations
Combine with:

1. Ginseng, Astragalus and Licorice Root to tonify qi
2. Ophiopogon, American Ginseng and Schizandra to tonify Lung yin.

Varieties and Grading
Prince Ginseng is almost always of equivalent quality.

Contraindications
Prince Ginseng is a very nutritious and mild herb. It is very safe.