Dried Angelica Slices Dang Gui 500g Gansu Chinese Angelica Root for Decoction and Soup

Dried Chinese Angelica Slices, known in TCM as Dang Gui (当归), from Angelica sinensis root, sourced from Gansu and naturally sun-dried. In TCM theory Dang Gui is warm in nature with sweet and pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with nourishing and moving the blood. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas. Consult a practitioner before use; special populations should avoid use.

Key Selling Points

• Single-herb Dang Gui slices from Angelica sinensis root
• Sourced from Gansu, a renowned Chinese angelica growing region
• Naturally sun-dried and hand-sorted to 0.5 sieve size
• Warm sweet-pungent herb traditionally used in blood-nourishing formulas
• 500g pack suited to decoctions, soups, and daily herbal cooking

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show yellowish-brown exteriors with pale cross-sections and fine radial markings. The aroma is characteristically strong and aromatic, and decocted liquid typically tastes sweet, pungent, and slightly bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to chicken or pork soups for traditional herbal flavor
• Cook into congee or stews in small amounts
• Use in seasonal tonic recipes during colder months

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Dang Gui is a classic blood-tonifying herb, traditionally paired with Huang Qi in Dang Gui Bu Xue decoction or with ginger in Dang Gui Sheng Jiang Yang Rou soup. It is also commonly added to Si Wu Tang style formulas and winter nourishing soups. Traditional preparation involves simmering slices with meats or other herbs.

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