Dried Angelica Slices Dang Gui 500g Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces for Soup and Tea

Dried Chinese Angelica Slices, known in TCM as Dang Gui (当归), from Angelica sinensis root. These cut slices are a classic blood-nourishing herb traditionally associated with the heart, liver, and spleen channels, with a sweet, slightly pungent, warm nature. Widely used in herbal soups, decoctions, and teas, they are a staple of traditional Chinese herbal practice. Store in a cool, dry place and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb known as Dang Gui (当归), Angelica sinensis root
• Carefully cut slices from the root head for convenient decoction
• Traditionally used to nourish and invigorate the blood in Chinese herbal practice
• Versatile form suitable for soups, herbal teas, and decoctions
• Generous 500g pack for regular household herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-brown to tan surface with a pale, aromatic cross-section and a firm, slightly oily texture. The aroma is characteristically strong and sweetly pungent, and decocted liquid typically carries a warm, slightly bitter-sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal chicken or pork soups with other tonic roots
• Decoct alone or with herbs such as astragalus and goji berry
• Steep small pieces in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked dishes for traditional seasonal nourishment

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Dang Gui is traditionally used to tonify and move the blood and is a key herb in classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang. It is commonly paired with yellow astragalus root, red dates, and longan in nourishing soups, especially during postpartum recovery and cold seasons. Slices are typically simmered 30 minutes or longer in decoctions and soups.

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