Premium Dang Gui Head Slices 100g Chinese Angelica Root Dried Herb for Decoction and Soup

Premium Dang Gui head slices, known in TCM as Dang Gui (当归), from Angelica sinensis. These dried root slices come from the head portion of Chinese angelica, traditionally valued for their dense, aromatic character. In TCM theory, Dang Gui is warm in nature with sweet and pungent flavor, traditionally associated with nourishing and moving the blood. Commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, or herbal teas. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Selected Dang Gui head slices from Minxian, Gansu, a renowned Chinese angelica growing region
• Botanical source Angelica sinensis with Chinese name Dang Gui (当归)
• Head portion slices offer a dense texture and rich traditional aroma
• Sun-dried and carefully processed for decoction pieces
• Traditionally used in blood-nourishing soups and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically light yellowish-brown slices with a firm, slightly oily texture and a distinctive sweet, pungent aroma. When simmered, the broth typically carries a warm, earthy, slightly sweet herbal taste characteristic of quality Dang Gui.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in chicken or pork bone soups with ginger and red dates
• Add to traditional herbal decoctions such as Si Wu Tang style blends
• Brew as a warming herbal tea with goji berries
• Use in congee or slow-cooked seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Gui head slices are traditionally associated with nourishing the blood and are a classic ingredient in women's wellness formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang. They are commonly paired with yellow qi root, red dates, and ginger in slow-simmered soups, especially during autumn and winter. Traditionally prepared by decoction or added to congee and braised dishes.

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