Codonopsis Extract

Botanical Source: Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf.

Medicinal Part: Root

Core Properties: Sweet in flavor, flat in nature; enters the spleen and lung meridians

Core Efficacy: Tonify spleen and benefit lung, nourish blood and promote fluid production

Introduction Of Codonopsis Extract

Codonopsis Extract is a natural functional ingredient extracted from the root of Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf.—a perennial herbaceous vine belonging to the genus Codonopsis of the family Campanulaceae.

The medicinal root of Codonopsis pilosula is conical in shape, with a gray-yellow surface covered in annular textures. The top of the root has raised stem scars and buds, a distinctive feature known as “lion’s head”, and branches usually grow from the middle part of the root. Its rhizomes are smooth, numerous, and intertwined with each other. Codonopsis pilosula prefers a mild and cool climate, has strong cold resistance, and is suitable for cultivation in deep, well-drained, loose sandy loam rich in humus. The optimal harvesting time is around late October, between the Cold Dew and Frost’s Descent solar terms, before the soil freezes.

In traditional herbal medicine, Codonopsis is characterized by sweet flavor and flat nature, and it acts on the spleen and lung meridians. It has the classic effects of strengthening the spleen and benefiting the lungs, nourishing the blood and generating fluids, making it a common tonic ingredient. Codonopsis Extract retains the core active components of raw Codonopsis through modern extraction technology, and is widely used in health care products, functional foods and herbal preparations.

Core Functions Of Codonopsis Extract

Gastric Mucosa Protection

Codonopsis Extract can inhibit gastric acid secretion, reduce gastric juice acidity, and promote mucus secretion. It enhances the gastric mucus-bicarbonate barrier and increases the content of endogenous prostaglandins that play a protective role in the gastric mucosa, thereby reducing the risk of gastric mucosal damage and supporting gastrointestinal health.
Immune Function Enhancement

The extract can increase the number of macrophages and expand their cell volume. It also elevates the activity of intracellular enzymes such as nucleic acids, sugars, ATPase, and succinate dehydrogenase, which significantly enhances the phagocytic capacity of macrophages and strengthens the body’s innate immune defense system.
Blood Nourishing & Hematopoietic Promotion

Codonopsis Extract can increase the number of red blood cells and regulate the spleen’s role in promoting erythropoiesis. It effectively elevates red blood cell count and hemoglobin content in the body, playing a positive role in improving blood deficiency and maintaining hematopoietic system health.