GIES Case 22 Video on Pingshun Ludangshen (Codonopsis pilosula) in the Southern Taihang Mountains

ZHANG Hong1LI Xiaoming2WANG Yongsheng3ZHANG Xiaoyu1SU Chao1ZHAN Haixian4HOU Wenyu5ZHAO Xueliang6ZHOU Yuefeng7LIU Chuang1

1 Shanxi University，Taiyuan 030000，China2 Pingshun County Agriculture and Rural Bureau，Changzhi City，Shanxi Province，Pingshun 047400，China3 Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research，Chinese Academy of Sciences，Beijing 100101，China4 Shanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine，Jinzhong 030619，China5 Shanxi Zhenglai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.，Pingshun 047400，China6 Shanxi Jinshangu Agricultural Technology Co. Ltd.，Pingshun 047400，China7 Pingshun Shangdang Chinese Medicinal Materials Specialized Town，Pingshun 047400，China

DOI:10.3974/geodb.2025.08.10.V1

Published:Aug. 2025

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Key Words：

geographical indication product; Pingshun Lu Dangshen (Codonopsis pilosula); the Southern Taihang Mountains; ecological environment; Case 22

Abstract：

The name "Dangshen" derives from "Shangdang Renshen", and Dangshen from Shanxi is specifically known as Lu Dangshen (Codonopsis pilosula). Pingshun is renowned for producing high-quality Lu Dangshen, with a long-standing tradition and rich cultural heritage. Situated at the southern Taihang Mountains, on the edge of the Shangdang Basin, Pingshun County features mid-mountainous terrain. Its warm, semi-humid monsoon climate delivers distinct seasons where summer rains coincide with warm temperatures. There is a significant day-night temperature difference, along with abundant sunshine. The local cinnamon soil is loose, well-drained, and rich in organic matter. Pingshun Lu Dangshen is distinguished by its thick roots, yellow skin, reddish flesh, vivid color, dense texture, and pure flavor, manifesting a unique morphology described as "lion's head, phoenix tail, chrysanthemum core." Laboratory testing confirms that soil, water, and Lu Dangshen samples all tested well below national established safety limits. Lu Dangshen is rich in beneficial bioactive components including polysaccharides, syringin, lobetyolin, and atractylenolide III. It delivers significant health benefits such as boosting energy, strengthening spleen and lung function, nourishing Qi and blood, and enhancing immunity. The Lu Dangshen-centered traditional Chinese medicine industry has become Pingshun's pillar industry, driving high-quality agricultural development in the county. The video, including Chinese version (5:55 minutes) and English version (6:12 minutes), is archived in .mp4 format, and consists of 2 data files with data size of 475 MB.

Foundation Item：

Pingshun County Agriculture and Rural Bureau (SXMY2024-1118)

Data Citation：

ZHANG Hong, LI Xiaoming, WANG Yongsheng, ZHANG Xiaoyu, SU Chao, ZHAN Haixian, HOU Wenyu, ZHAO Xueliang, ZHOU Yuefeng, LIU Chuang.GIES Case 22 Video on Pingshun Ludangshen (Codonopsis pilosula) in the Southern Taihang Mountains[J/DB/OL]. Digital Journal of Global Change Data Repository, 2025. https://doi.org/10.3974/geodb.2025.08.10.V1.

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