Dried Angelica Sinensis Head Slices Dang Gui 500g Gansu TCM Herbal Decoction Herb

Dried Chinese Angelica Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Gui (当归), from Angelica sinensis, cut from the root head and sourced from Gansu Province. In TCM theory Dang Gui is warm in nature with sweet and pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with nourishing and moving the blood. These hand-processed slices are typically simmered in decoctions, soups, or herbal teas. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole head slices of Dang Gui (当归) cut from Angelica sinensis root
• Sourced from Gansu Province, a renowned traditional growing region for Chinese angelica
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish and invigorate the blood
• Hand-processed slices suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas
• 500g bulk pack for home herbal cooking and daily wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellowish-brown to tan surface with a pale yellowish-white cut face and fine radial markings. Texture is firm and slightly oily, with a characteristic strong aromatic scent. When simmered, the liquor typically carries a warm, mildly sweet and pungent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to chicken, pork, or lamb soups for traditional nourishing broths
• Steep small pieces in hot water as a warming herbal tea
• Cook into congee or grain porridge for seasonal food use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Dang Gui is a classic blood-tonifying herb, traditionally paired with Huang Qi (黄芪, Astragalus) in Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang, or simmered with chicken or lamb for postpartum and winter nourishing soups. It is also a common ingredient in Si Wu Tang (Four Substances Decoction) and is traditionally used by women as a daily food-herb during colder seasons.

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