1. Overview Angelica Sinensis, the dried root of the plant from the Apiaceae family, is first recorded in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica) and classified as a medium-grade herb, commonly used in clinical practice. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers Angelica Sinensis to have a sweet and pungent flavor, a warm nature, … Read more
When Gui “The Legend of Dang Gui” According to legend, in an ancient village on the border of Yunnan, there was a young herbalist who had just married. Due to the pressures of life, he had to go into the mountains to gather herbs. His wife was reluctant to part with him, and during their … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (当归) Botanical Origin The root of the perennial herb Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, belonging to the Apiaceae family. This product is the dried root of Angelica sinensis. It is harvested in late autumn, with the fibrous roots and soil removed. After slight evaporation of moisture, it is bundled into small bunches and dried … Read more
Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui) has a sweet, slightly bitter taste with a mild numbing sensation. The best quality is characterized by a long main root, few lateral roots, an oily texture, a yellowish-white cross-section, and a strong aroma. Angelica sinensis is generally divided into Dang Gui Shen (including Dang Gui Tou) and Dang Gui Wei, … Read more
Angelica sinensis (Olive.) Diels, also known as Dong Quai or Chinese Angelica, is the dried root of the plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is renowned for its saying “Nine out of ten return to Dong Quai” and is honored as the “King of Herbs.” It is now listed among the food-medicine homologous items, … Read more
In the thousands of years of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) culture, there is a herb known for its unique effects in invigorating and replenishing blood, widely used in gynecology and praised as the “ginseng for women”; this herb is Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis). In spring, as Yang energy begins to rise, the human body often … Read more
“Angelica Sinensis” is a medicinal name first recorded in the Shennong Bencao Jing, classified as a medium-grade herb, and widely used in clinical practice, often referred to as “the herb that returns to the source.” It is primarily produced in provinces such as Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan in China. Source The herb is derived from … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) is a commonly used Chinese herb with a bidirectional regulatory effect. It is included in formulas such as Xiao Yao San (Free and Easy Wanderer), Gui Pi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction), and Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang (Angelica Sinensis Blood Supplement Decoction). When … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Angelica Sinensis (当归), as a very important traditional Chinese medicinal herb, is highly regarded for its unique medicinal value and wide applicability. Angelica Sinensis has the effects of nourishing blood, invigorating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and relieving pain, and is commonly used for symptoms such as menstrual irregularities, … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) The Shennong Bencao Jing states: Angelica Sinensis, with a sweet flavor and warm nature, is indicated for counterflow of qi causing difficulty in breathing; for warm malaria with symptoms of chills and fever, feeling as if cold water is splashed on the skin; for women’s menstrual disorders, infertility; and for various … Read more