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

Dried Chinese Angelica Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Gui (当归), from Angelica sinensis, using the root of plants grown in Minxian, Gansu. Naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free, these slices are a classic blood-tonifying herb in TCM theory, traditionally associated with nourishing and invigorating the blood. Suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dang Gui (当归) root slices from Minxian, Gansu, a renowned production region
• Botanical source Angelica sinensis, a foundational TCM blood-tonifying herb
• Naturally sun-dried with no sulfur fumigation for a cleaner herbal profile
• Whole root head slices suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with an 18-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-brown to dark brown exterior with a pale yellowish cross-section and a firm, slightly oily texture. The aroma is characteristically strong and aromatic, and decocted liquid typically carries a sweet, slightly bitter, and warming taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions as directed by a TCM practitioner
• Add to nourishing soups with poultry or pork ribs
• Combine with other herbs such as astragalus or goji berry in tonifying broths
• Use in traditional herbal formulas prepared at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Dang Gui is traditionally used to nourish and invigorate the blood and is a staple in classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang. It is commonly paired with astragalus, rehmannia, or peony root in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in postpartum and winter nourishing soups in Chinese households.

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