Dried Angelica Sinensis Slices Dang Gui 500g Premium Minxian Whole Root Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Chinese Angelica Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Gui (当归), from Angelica sinensis, using the dried root cut into head slices. Sourced from Minxian in Gansu Province and naturally sun-dried without sulfur fumigation. In TCM theory Dang Gui is warm in nature with sweet and pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with nourishing and moving the blood. A versatile raw herb for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Premium Dang Gui head slices from Minxian, Gansu, a renowned traditional growing region
• Botanical source Angelica sinensis, dried root cut into convenient slices
• Naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free to preserve the herb's natural character
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with nourishing and invigorating the blood
• 500g bulk pack suited to decoctions, soups, and daily herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-brown outer bark with pale yellowish-white cross-sections and fine radial markings. The texture is firm yet slightly oily, and the aroma is characteristically strong, sweet, and aromatic. When decocted, the liquor typically carries a warm, slightly sweet, and pungent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Add to chicken, pork, or lamb soups for traditional flavor
• Brew small pieces as a warming herbal tea
• Use in congee or slow-cooked seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Gui is traditionally used to nourish and invigorate the blood and is a common ingredient in classic blood-tonifying formulas such as Si Wu Tang. It is frequently paired with yellow qi (Huang Qi) in soups, added to chicken or lamb stews, or simmered with red dates and goji berries. Traditionally popular in autumn and winter cooking for warming tonic dishes.

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