Codonopsis, a perennial herbaceous vine from the Campanulaceae family, is cultivated primarily for its medicinal root, including species such as Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf., Codonopsis pilosula var. modesta (Nannf.) L.T. Shen, and Codonopsis pilosula subsp. tangshen (Oliver) D.Y. Hong. Known for its mild properties and sweet flavor, Codonopsis primarily benefits the spleen and lung meridians. It is valued for its ability to strengthen the spleen and lungs, nourish blood, and generate bodily fluids, and is commonly used to treat symptoms of spleen and lung deficiency, poor appetite, fatigue, cough, shortness of breath, qi and blood deficiency, sallow complexion, palpitations, and thirst from fluid depletion.