党参，是一种来自东方的珍贵草药，因其在许多食品和饮料配方中的多功能性而闻名。
Dried Codonopsis Root (党参), also known as Dang Shen, is a highly prized herb from the East which is known for its versatility in many food and drink recipes.
它通常被称为“穷人的人参”，因为它是一种更经济实惠的替代品，在传统中医中被视为食物和治疗草药。
Typically referred to as the 'poor man's Ginseng' as it is a more budget-friendly alternative, this is regarded as both a food and healing herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
这里有5 种 在日常生活中 使用党参的绝妙方法……
So, here are 5 brilliant ways to use Dried Codonopsis Root in your everyday routine...
什么是党参？(What is Dried Codonopsis Root)
党参是来自中国和韩国的一种植物，用于补充元气或气。
Dried Codonopsis Root derives from a family of plants used in China and Korea to replenish vital energy or qi.
它是从野外采集的，与栽培的草药相比，这种方法被认为可以产生更浓缩/更强效的草药变种。
It is collected from the wild, with this method being thought to yield a more concentrated/powerful variant of the herb, when compared to those that are cultivated.
高品质的党参味道甜美，而品质较差的党参则味道微弱或没有味道，因此药用价值较低。
High quality Codonopsis roots possess a sweet flavour, whereas a poor quality root would have little to no taste which in-turn would be considered to be less value for medicinal purposes.
党参有哪些健康益处？(What are the health benefits of Dried Codonopsis Root)
这种草药通过经络 针对肺和脾的功能，起到为整个身体提供能量和振奋的作用。
Targeting the lung and spleen function through the meridians, this herb works to energise and uplift the entire body.
这种草药含有高含量的皂苷和三萜，其用途与东方人参类似。
With high levels of saponins and triterpenes, this herb is utilised in a similar fashion to that of Ginseng in the Eastern world.
这种草药在世界范围内开始越来越受欢迎，它在西方的一些潜在益处包括：
Starting to grow in popularity worldwide, some potential Western benefits of this herb include:
- 解决疲劳、食欲不振和贫血(Addressing fatigue, poor appetite and anaemia)
- 缓解腹泻、呕吐、胀气和胃酸过多(Aid diarrhoea, vomiting, flatulence and excessive stomach acid)
- 简化消化过程(Streamline digestion)
- 治疗头痛、慢性咳嗽和呼吸急促(Treat headaches, chronic cough and shortness of breath)
- 帮助补血(Help with blood building)
- 减轻慢性疲劳综合症(Reduce chronic fatigue syndrome)
- 富含增强免疫力的多糖(Rich in immune-enhancing polysaccharides)
- 增强免疫力(Strengthen immunity)
- 减缓癌细胞的生长(Slow the growth of cancer cells)
- 对抗放射治疗的不良影响(Combat the adverse effects of radiation therapy)
以下是我们介绍的党参根的 5 大用途，可将其引入您的日常生活中……
As promised, here are our top 5 uses of Dried Codonopsis Root to introduce into your daily routine...
1）生吃(Raw form)
生吃时味道宜人，简单又干净的食用党参可以有效短期增进您的健康和福祉。
With a pleasant taste when eaten raw, the simple and clean option to consume Codonopsis Root can be an effective short-term boost for your health and wellbeing.
这种草药的一小部分就足以满足每日食用的需求。
A small portion of this herb is a perfect serving for daily consumption.
2） 凉茶(Herbal tea)
将其与另一种根类草药混合是改善健康的绝妙方法。
Infusing this with another root-based herb is a brilliant method of stepping your way to better health.
同时使用党参和黄芪可以制作出浓烈香甜的混合物，与亲朋好友分享。
Using both Codonopsis and Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) can create a strong and sweet blend to share with friends and family.
3）冰镇饮料(Iced drink)
夏天，天气炎热，任何能喝到冰镇饮料的机会听起来都像天堂。
With the weather reaching scorching temperatures this summer, any opportunity for an iced drink sounds like heaven.
将党参和菊花混合，可以制作出一种令人愉悦的甜美软饮料，非常适合在花园里晒太阳时饮用。
Mixing Codonopsis and Chrysanthemum Flowers creates a delightfully sweet soft beverage, perfect for the sunbathing in the garden.
4）汤(Soups)
作为传统中式汤的基本组成部分，将其与少量甜味药草搭配起来，便成了东方文化中的主食。
A fundamental part of the traditional Chinese soup, pairing this with a handful of sweet herbal ingredients is a staple dish in Eastern culture.
将其与当归、大枣、枸杞、西洋参、川芎和黄芪相结合，创造出一种中国珍品。
Combine this with Dried Angelica Root, Big Jujube Dates, Goji Berries, American Ginseng, Sichuan Lovage Rhizome and Astragalus Root to create a Chinese treasure.
5）早餐(Breakfasts)
升级您的粥品，或给您的坚果粥增添一丝脆感，这是提升您早餐质量的快速方法。
Upgrade your porridge game, or add a crunch to your nutty based bowl of goodness, this is a great quick fix to elevate your morning munch.
如果想要更柔和的方法，可以将其放入水中煮沸以软化根部，使其更容易重新补水。
For a slightly softer approach, boil this in water to soften the root, allowing it to re-hydrate a little easier.
