Chinese Herbal Medicine The root of the Umbelliferae plant, Dang Gui (当归, Angelica sinensis). Generally, it must be cultivated for 3 years before harvesting. The roots are dug up in late autumn, cleaned of stems, leaves, and soil, and then dried in a ventilated area for a few days. They are bundled according to size … Read more
【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
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
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
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
当归 (Dang Gui) Angelica Sinensis (当归), also known as Dong Quai, is the dried root of the plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is scientifically classified as Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels. This herb typically requires two years of growth before harvesting, which occurs in late autumn. After removing the fibrous roots and soil, the … Read more
Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) 【Herb Name】Angelica Sinensis【Pinyin Name】Dang Gui【Alias】Chinese Angelica, Dong Quai, Female Ginseng.【Family】This herb is the dried root of the plant Angelica Sinensis from the Apiaceae family.【Origin】Primarily produced in Gansu and Yunnan; also found in Sichuan, Shaanxi, Hubei, etc. Gansu’s Min County and Dangchang are known for high yield and quality. Distributed nationwide and … Read more
Blood-enriching herbs, also known as blood-nourishing herbs, are those that primarily function to nourish and generate blood, commonly used to treat blood deficiency syndromes. In addition to dietary therapy, there are many precious medicinal materials that can achieve the purpose of enriching blood. What are the blood-enriching herbs? Let us take a look at the … 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