Codonopsis vs Nhan Sam Vietnam

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Codonopsis

Codonopsis pilosula

Adaptogen

Nhan Sam Vietnam

Panax vietnamensis

Adaptogen

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Codonopsis

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Nhan Sam Vietnam

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Gentle qi tonic often used as a milder substitute for ginseng in TCM. Strengthens the spleen and lungs without the overstimulating effects of Panax ginseng.

The most valuable Vietnamese medicinal herb, grown only in the Ngoc Linh mountains, with highest ginsenoside content.

Active Compounds

codonopsis saponins, polysaccharides, alkaloids, triterpenoids

ginsenoside MR2, majonoside R2, ginsenoside Rb1, Rg1

Traditional Uses

Tonifying spleen and lung qi, Nourishing blood, Promoting fluid production

fatigue, immune weakness, cognitive decline, adaptogen

Modern Uses

Energy and stamina support, Immune function enhancement, Appetite improvement

adaptogenic, immunomodulatory, anti-stress, nootropic

Adult Dosage

10-30g dried root in decoction

200-400mg extract daily

Contraindications

Excess heat conditions

insomnia from excess, hormone-sensitive conditions

Side Effects

Mild drowsiness, Digestive fullness

insomnia, palpitations

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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