Angelica Sinensis (当归) is a well-known tonic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Today, let’s learn more about it. ▼▼▼ Historical Records Shennong Bencao Jing (《神农本草经》) records: Angelica Sinensis (当归) has a sweet and warm flavor. It is indicated for cough, warm malaria, cold and heat syndromes, skin issues, women’s menstrual disorders, and various sores … Read more
Disease Inquiry, Health Guidance, Classic Health Preservation, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Medicine, Seeking Help When Sick Angelica Sinensis (Dong Quai) is the dried root of the plant Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels, belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is harvested in late autumn, with the fibrous roots and soil removed. After some moisture evaporates, it … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (scientific name: Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels), also known as Dong Quai, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. Introduced to China from Europe in 1957, it is primarily produced in the southeastern part of Gansu Province, particularly in Min County, which is known for its high yield and quality. Other provinces … 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 (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
This product is the dried root of the plant Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels from the Apiaceae family. It is harvested in late autumn, with the fibrous roots and soil removed. After some moisture evaporates, it is bundled into small bunches and dried slowly over smoke. Chinese Herbal Pieces and Processing Products Angelica Sinensis (Dong Quai) … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) According to the “Compendium of Materia Medica”: “In ancient times, when a man married, it was for the purpose of continuing the lineage. Dang Gui regulates the blood and is an essential medicine for women, hence the name Dang Gui.” This refers to … Read more
Anemia vs Blood Deficiency Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that “without Yang, Yin cannot generate; what exists is real, what does not exist is void; when Qi is absent, there is no blood; when blood is absent, there is no Qi; when blood and Qi are lost, it results in deficiency.” Diagnosis 01 Anemia Anemia … Read more
Nowadays, there are indeed many friends suffering from blood deficiency anemia, especially among women. Symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, pale or sallow complexion, and even dizziness, insomnia, and forgetfulness are common. Many try various methods to supplement their blood, even taking “iron supplements,” but they find it hard to improve and maintain their … Read more