Dried Angelica Root Dang Gui 500g Gansu Whole Roots for Decoction and Soup

Dried Angelica Root, known in TCM as Dang Gui (当归), from Angelica sinensis. These whole roots are sourced from Gansu and cut by machine and hand for convenient use. In TCM theory Dang Gui is warm and sweet-pungent, traditionally associated with nourishing and moving the blood. A staple herb for home decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas. Store in a cool dry place; special populations should consult a professional before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole Dang Gui roots in 500g value pack
• Botanical source Angelica sinensis from Gansu
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish and invigorate the blood
• Cut for easy portioning in decoctions and soups
• Suitable for daily herbal cooking and seasonal tonics

Quality & Sensory

Typically the roots show a yellowish-brown to dark brown surface with a firm, slightly oily texture and a distinctive aromatic, sweet-pungent scent. When simmered, the decoction typically tastes warm, mildly sweet, and aromatic.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Add to chicken or lamb soups for traditional flavor
• Cook into congee or stews in small pieces
• Use in seasonal warming herbal recipes

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 commonly simmered with poultry, pork, or lamb, added to tonic formulas, or used in small amounts in congee during colder seasons.

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