Dried Angelica Root Head Slices Dang Gui 500g Minxian Gansu Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Angelica Root Head Slices, known in TCM as Dang Gui (当归), from Angelica sinensis, are thin decoction pieces cut from the head portion of the root. In TCM theory Dang Gui is warm, sweet and pungent, entering the Liver, Heart and Spleen channels, and is traditionally used to nourish and invigorate Blood. These slices are naturally harvested, free of visible debris, and suited to decoctions, soups and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Single herb Angelica sinensis root head slices, not a blend
• Sourced from Minxian, Gansu, a well-known Dang Gui growing area
• Thin uniform decoction pieces for easy measuring and extraction
• Naturally harvested and cleaned with no visible foreign matter
• 500g bulk pack suited to regular decoction and soup preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light yellowish-brown to brown with a slightly oily, firm texture and a characteristic sweet, pungent herbal aroma. In decoction or soup they yield a mild sweet and warming taste. Batch color and aroma may vary slightly with harvest and storage.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Added to chicken or pork soup
• Cooked into congee
• Combined with other TCM herbs in formulas
• Used in seasonal nourishing broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Dang Gui is traditionally used to nourish Blood and invigorate circulation, and is often paired with Huang Qi, Chuan Xiong or Bai Shao in classic formulas. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to meat soups, or cooked into congee as a warming daily food herb, especially in cooler seasons.

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