Alias: Gan Gui, Mawei Dang Gui, Qin Gui, Mawei Gui, Yun Gui, Xi Dang Gui, Min Dang Gui. Source: The dried root of the plant Angelica sinensis from the Apiaceae family. Properties: Sweet and pungent in flavor, warm in nature. It enters the Liver, Heart, and Spleen meridians. Functions: Nourishes blood, invigorates blood circulation, regulates … Read more
As autumn approaches, many citizens begin to nourish their bodies. Today, we introduce this “blood nourishing herb”—Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), to prepare everyone for autumn and winter nourishment. The name Dang Gui has an interesting story: There was a newlywed young man who went to the mountains to gather herbs, telling his wife he would … 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 (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
Generally, Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis) is considered sweet and pungent, warm in nature, with a rich flavor. Its functions include nourishing blood, regulating menstruation, alleviating pain, and moistening dryness to promote bowel movements. Clinically, it is often used for irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, blood stasis causing pain, carbuncles, numbness due to blood stasis, blood deficiency leading … Read more
Daoist Physician Lao Ding Discusses Medical Principles Observing and Practicing in Daily Life Click the green label above to listen, or log in to “Ximalaya” to search In the world of herbal medicine, Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) is one of the most commonly used traditional medicines, also known as Qin Gui, Yun Gui, Xi Dang … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (当归), with a sweet and pungent flavor, is warm in nature and can both ascend and descend, embodying the yin within yang, and is non-toxic. It can nourish and invigorate the blood, protect the heart, enhance cardiac function, and prevent common heart diseases such as myocardial infarction and myocardial ischemia. In addition, it … Read more
Today, let us get to know one of the medicinal herbs:Angelica Sinensis. Image source: Baotu Network Material No. pki105653 Angelica Sinensis Angelica Sinensis is one of the commonly used medicinal materials in China, known as the “Holy Herb of Blood“, and is one of the frequently used Chinese herbs, often referred to as “Ten Parts … Read more
Introduction to Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) Angelica Sinensis, also known as Dang Gui, Gan Gui, Qin Na, Xi Dang Gui, Min Dang Gui, Jin Dang Gui, Dang Gui Shen, Han Gui Wei, Dang Gui Qu, and Tu Dang Gui, is primarily produced in the southeastern part of Gansu Province, with Min County being the largest … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Angelica Sinensis, commonly known as Dong Quai, is the dried root of the plant from the Apiaceae family. It primarily has the effects of nourishing blood, invigorating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, alleviating pain, and moistening the intestines to relieve constipation. 1. Nourishing Blood and Invigorating Blood Circulation: Angelica … Read more