Whole Dang Gui Root Dried Angelica Sinensis 500g Chinese Herbal Soup Ingredient

Whole Dang Gui root, known in TCM as Dang Gui (当归), from Angelica sinensis. These dried whole roots are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with nourishing and invigorating the blood. In TCM theory Dang Gui is warm in nature with sweet and pungent flavor. Commonly simmered in soups and decoctions. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Dang Gui roots supplied as a 500g pack
• Botanical source Angelica sinensis, a staple of Chinese herbal tradition
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish and invigorate the blood
• Ideal for slow-cooked soups, stews, and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Whole roots typically show a yellowish-brown to dark brown exterior with a pale yellowish cross-section and a firm, slightly oily texture. The aroma is characteristically strong and aromatic, and decocted Dang Gui typically yields a warm, slightly sweet and pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in chicken, pork, or lamb soups
• Decocted as a traditional herbal drink
• Added to congee or slow-cooked stews
• Used in seasonal tonic cooking with ginger and red dates

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Dang Gui is traditionally associated with nourishing the blood and invigorating circulation, and it is a common ingredient in women's tonic formulas. Whole roots are typically simmered with poultry, pork, or lamb, often paired with ginger, red dates, and goji berries. It is also used in classic decoctions such as Si Wu Tang and in warming winter soups.

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