【Name】Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) 【Pinyin】Dānɡ Guī 【Alias】Gan Gui (as per Shennong Bencao Jing) 【Source】The root of the plant Angelica Sinensis, belonging to the Apiaceae family. It generally requires three years of cultivation before harvesting. The roots are dug up in late autumn, cleaned of stems and soil, and dried in a ventilated area for a … Read more
Angelica SinensisDānɡ Guī Aliases Danggui, Huai Donggui, Qinna, Mawui Gui, Yungui, Xi Danggui, Min Danggui Functions 补血 (bu xue) and 活血 (huo xue), regulate menstruation and relieve pain, moisten dryness and promote bowel movement. Treats irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, masses, and excessive bleeding; blood deficiency headaches, dizziness, and paralysis; dry intestines and constipation; post-dysentery … Read more
Author Hu Xianguo Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) Also known as Quan Dang Gui, Gui Shen, Gui Wei, Gui Tou, and Jiu Dang Gui, it is the root of the perennial herb Angelica Sinensis from the Apiaceae family. 【Properties and Functions】 In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Dang Gui is considered sweet, pungent, and warm, entering the … Read more
Angelica Sinensis Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, commonly known as Dang Gui (当归), is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. The root is cylindrical, branched, and yellow-brown; the stem is erect, greenish-white or purplish, with longitudinal grooves; the leaves are pinnately divided, purple or green, and ovate; the flowers are white, with flower … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us 1. Introduction to the Herb Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui), the dried root of the plant in the Apiaceae family, has a sweet and pungent flavor and a warm nature. It enters the Liver, Heart, and Spleen meridians. 2. Health Benefits Blood Nourishing and Activating Angelica Sinensis is a … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) Angelica Sinensis, known as “the herb of ten directions and nine returns” and “the king of herbs”, is particularly effective in treating gynecological diseases, often referred to as the “sacred medicine for women” and “the remedy for all blood-related ailments”. Let’s explore the benefits and functions of Angelica Sinensis. Angelica Sinensis, … Read more
Source: Guangdong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine According to the “Shen Nong’s Herbal Classic”, due to its significant efficacy, many traditional Chinese herbal formulas include Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui), hence the saying “nine out of ten formulas contain Dang Gui”.Angelica Sinensis is known for its blood-regulating and blood-nourishing properties, earning it the title “Holy Medicine … Read more
Inheriting the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and promoting TCM culture Angelica Sinensis [Scientific Name]Angelica Sinensis [Other Names]Qin Gui, Yun Gui, Xi Dang Gui, Gan Gui. 【Preparation】Angelica Sinensis: Remove impurities, wash clean, moisten, and slightly dry until the internal and external moisture is appropriate, then slice and sun-dry. The best quality is soft, with … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbs, Seeking Help for Illness Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine. It was first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Shen Nong’s Classic of Materia Medica) and is classified as a medium-grade herb. Alias: Qin Gui, Xi … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (当归) is the root of the plant from the Apiaceae family. It is also known as Qin Gui (秦归), Yun Gui (云归), Xi Dang Gui (西当归), and Min Dang Gui (岷当归). It has the effects of nourishing blood, invigorating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and alleviating pain. It is commonly used for conditions such … Read more