Dried Angelica Sinensis Slices Dang Gui Whole Head Slices 1000g Bag for Decoction and Soup

Dried Chinese Angelica Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Gui (当归), from Angelica sinensis, using the root head cut into slices. Sourced from Minxian in Gansu Province, a region traditionally associated with high-quality angelica. In TCM theory, Dang Gui is considered warm in nature with sweet and pungent flavor, traditionally associated with nourishing and moving the blood. Sold as a raw edible agricultural product for decoction, soup, and culinary herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Pure Dang Gui head slices made from the root head of Angelica sinensis
• Sourced from Minxian, Gansu Province, a renowned angelica-growing region
• Traditional TCM herb valued in blood-nourishing decoction formulas
• Sliced form is convenient for decoctions, soups, and herbal cooking
• Supplied as a 1000g bulk bag of raw edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a yellowish-brown to tan exterior with a paler cut surface and visible root texture. They have a firm, slightly oily feel and a characteristic strong aromatic scent that is sweet and pungent. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a warm, slightly bitter, aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to chicken, pork, or lamb soups for traditional herbal flavor
• Use in congee or slow-cooked dishes for seasonal nourishment
• Combine with red dates and goji berries in home herbal tea-style brews

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dang Gui is one of the most widely used herbs for women's tonic formulas and is a core ingredient of classic blends such as Si Wu Tang. It is commonly paired with yellow qi, red dates, and goji berries in nourishing soups, or simmered with chicken or lamb in seasonal home cooking. Slices are typically added during the simmering stage and removed before serving.

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