Premium Dang Gui Head Slices 500g Chinese Angelica Root Dried Herb for Decoction and Soup

Premium Dang Gui (当归) slices, known in TCM as Chinese Angelica Root, from Angelica sinensis. These dried head slices are cut from the root of Angelica sinensis and sun-dried without sulfur fumigation. 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. Store refrigerated and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade Dang Gui head slices selected for rich oil rings
• Botanical source Angelica sinensis root from Gansu, China
• Sun-dried and sulfur-free processing preserves natural character
• Traditional TCM herb valued for blood-nourishing applications
• Suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal tea blends

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-brown exterior with pale cross-sections and visible oil rings around the cambium. Texture is firm yet slightly pliable with a characteristic strong aromatic scent. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a warm amber tone with a mildly sweet, pungent, and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Add to chicken or pork soups for traditional nourishing broths
• Brew small pieces as a warming herbal tea
• Incorporate into congee or slow-cooked seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Gui is traditionally used to nourish and invigorate the blood and is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang and Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang. It is frequently paired with Huang Qi in soups, especially during winter, and added to chicken, pork rib, or mutton broths for traditional nourishing meals.

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