Angelica Sinensis

Three Traditional Chinese Medicines for Activating Blood Circulation and Resolving Stasis: Lowering Blood Pressure and Lipids, Protecting Cardiovascular Health

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Three Traditional Chinese Medicines for Activating Blood Circulation and Resolving Stasis: Lowering Blood Pressure and Lipids, Protecting Cardiovascular Health

Click the blue text to follow us When it comes to coronary heart disease, it is often associated with issues like hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and its pathogenesis is quite complex. Therefore, when treating coronary heart disease, medications that can improve coronary heart disease while also lowering lipids and blood pressure are typically chosen. Today, we … Read more

Daily Herb | Angelica Sinensis

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Daily Herb | Angelica Sinensis

ANGELICAE SINENSIS RADIX Angelica Sinensis Source This product is the dried root of the plant Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, belonging to the Umbelliferae family. Related Names Angelica, Whole Angelica, Qin Gui, Qin Angelica, Western Angelica, Wine Angelica, Fried Angelica, Root of Angelica, Body of Angelica, Tail of Angelica, Beard of Angelica, Dry Angelica, Sweet White, … Read more

Understanding Angelica Sinensis: Its Processing and Applications

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Understanding Angelica Sinensis: Its Processing and Applications

Author: Tong Huan, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Third People’s Hospital of Hubei Province Angelica Sinensis danggui The processing of Angelica Sinensis has accumulated a wealth of experience from ancient times to the present. After processing, the properties, action sites, and effects of Angelica Sinensis undergo certain changes. There are various methods for processing Angelica Sinensis, and … Read more

Bencao Gangmu: Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

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Bencao Gangmu: Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

Angelica Sinensis Dānɡ Guī Alias Dang Gui, Horse Tail Angelica, Qin Na, Horse Tail Gui, Yun Gui, Western Angelica, Min Angelica Functions Tonifies blood and regulates menstruation, alleviates pain, moistens dryness and promotes bowel movement. Used for irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, abdominal pain, masses, excessive bleeding; blood deficiency headaches, dizziness, weakness; dry intestines and constipation, post-dysentery … Read more

The Dual Role of Food and Medicine: A Comprehensive Overview of Angelica Sinensis

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The Dual Role of Food and Medicine: A Comprehensive Overview of Angelica Sinensis

Angelica Sinensis, also known as Dang Gui, has several aliases including Dang Gui Fen, Gan Gui, Ma Wei Dang Gui, Qin Na, Ma Wei Gui, Yun Gui, Xi Dang Gui, and Min Dang Gui.According to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, Angelica Sinensis is sweet and pungent in flavor, and warm in nature. It enters the Liver, Heart, … Read more

Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: Angelica Sinensis

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Essential Knowledge of Chinese Medicine: Angelica Sinensis

Author: Wu Daiquan Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) is the dried root of the plant from the Umbelliferae family. It has a sweet and pungent taste and a warm nature. It contains nutrients such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, and essential amino acids. Angelica Sinensis can nourish the blood, invigorate the blood, clear the … Read more

The Authentic Characteristics of Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

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The Authentic Characteristics of Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

Authentic Characteristics of Medicinal Materials Authentic Characteristics Ancient scholars evaluated Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) based on its variety, shape, and origin. The “Compendium of Materia Medica” states that “Mao Wei Dang Gui” (Horse Tail Angelica) is superior to “Cao Dang Gui” (Grass Angelica), highlighting the differences between varieties. The “Illustrated Classic of Materia Medica” records: … Read more

The Efficacy and Functions of Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

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The Efficacy and Functions of Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui)

Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) Angelica Sinensis, the dried root of the plant from the Apiaceae family, is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 0.4-1 meter. The flowering period is from June to July, and the fruiting period is from July to September. It is primarily produced in the southeastern part of Gansu … Read more

Angelica Sinensis: A Sacred Herb for Women’s Health

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Angelica Sinensis: A Sacred Herb for Women's Health

Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui): Nourishes blood, regulates menstruation, alleviates pain, and stabilizes pregnancy; a miraculous herb for women’s health. Angelica Sinensis, sweet and pungent, warm in nature, enters the liver, heart, spleen meridians, and the uterus. Its functions include nourishing blood, regulating menstruation, invigorating blood circulation, and relieving pain. Applications of Angelica Sinensis Regulating Menstruation … Read more

Angelica Sinensis: The Return of Qi and Blood!

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Angelica Sinensis: The Return of Qi and Blood!

The famous physician of the Ming Dynasty, Li Shizhen, stated in the “Compendium of Materia Medica”: “In ancient times, when men married, they sought to have offspring. Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) regulates the blood and is a necessary herb for women, symbolizing the longing for a husband, hence the name ‘Dang Gui.’” Story of Angelica … Read more