Dried Angelica Sinensis Slices Dang Gui Whole Root for Soup and Tea 500g Gansu Grown

Dried Chinese Angelica Root Slices, known in TCM as Dang Gui (当归), from Angelica sinensis. These whole-root slices are sun-dried and cut from mature roots grown in Gansu, a region traditionally prized for this herb. In TCM theory, Dang Gui is considered warm in nature with sweet and pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with nourishing and moving the blood. Commonly simmered in soups, steeped as tea, or added to culinary dishes. Not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and not a substitute for medication.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dang Gui (当归) slices cut from whole Angelica sinensis roots
• Grown in Gansu, a traditional heartland for Chinese angelica
• Sun-dried whole-root slices in natural unprocessed form
• Traditionally valued in TCM for supporting blood nourishment
• Versatile for soups, herbal teas, and everyday cooking

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-brown outer bark with a pale to tan cross-section and fine radial markings. The texture is firm and slightly oily, with a characteristic sweet, aromatic, and pungent scent. When simmered or steeped, the taste is typically warm, mildly sweet, and gently bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in chicken, pork, or lamb soups with ginger and red dates
• Steeped in hot water as a warming herbal tea
• Added to congee or slow-cooked dishes for traditional flavor
• Used in seasonal home cooking during autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dang Gui has long been used in decoctions and nourishing soups, often paired with yellow astragalus root, red dates, or goji berries. It is a classic ingredient in traditional blood-nourishing formulas and is commonly cooked into restorative soups for women after confinement or during colder months. Slices may also be steeped alone or with other herbs for a simple daily tea.

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