Angelica Sinensis (Angelica sinensis Radix), also known as Dang Gui, Qin Gui, Ma Wei Gui, Yun Gui; it is the root of the plant from the Apiaceae family, which generally requires three years of cultivation before harvest. It is warm in nature, with a sweet and spicy flavor; it is distributed in Gansu, Sichuan, Yunnan, … Read more
This public account is hosted by the Yunnan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed yet, please click the blue “Yunnan TCM” above to follow.In the 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has always been a cultural treasure. Among the various herbs, one particular herb, known for its … Read more
当归 (Dāngguī) – Angelica Sinensis 补血药之当归 (Dāngguī) – The Blood Nourishing Herb 当归 (Dāngguī) has a sweet and pungent flavor, is warm in nature, and enters the liver, heart, and spleen meridians. What is the medicinal part of Dāngguī?The medicinal part is the dried root of the plant Dāngguī (Angelica Sinensis), which belongs to the … Read more
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
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
Angelica Sinensis (Dang Gui) Angelica Sinensis, known as “the herb of ten directions and nine returns” and “the king of herbs”, is particularly effective in treating gynecological diseases, often referred to as the “sacred medicine for women” and “the remedy for all blood-related ailments”. Let’s explore the benefits and functions of Angelica Sinensis. Angelica Sinensis, … 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
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Blood Nourishing Agents Indications: Blood deficiency syndrome. Main Symptoms: Pale complexion, dizziness, pale lips and nails, palpitations, insomnia, pale tongue with thin pulse, or irregular menstruation in women, light flow with pale color, amenorrhea, etc. Commonly Used Herbs: Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa), Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Bai Shao (Paeonia lactiflora), Ejiao (Donkey-hide gelatin), Long … Read more
In clinical practice, due to the high cost of Ren Shen (Ginseng), we often prescribe Dang Shen (Codonopsis) as a substitute. Although both are named “shen,” they belong to different families and have distinct effects, leading to a significant difference in therapeutic efficacy. Let us explore the differences between these two herbs! 01The differences in … Read more