Dang Gui (Angelica Root)

Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), commonly known as Angelica Root or “Female Ginseng,” is a key blood-tonifying and blood-invigorating herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, it has been valued for its ability to nourish the blood, promote circulation, and regulate balance.

In classical Chinese herbal medicine, Dang Gui is frequently included in formulas designed to support blood deficiency and blood stagnation, particularly in patterns involving circulation, nourishment, and overall vitality.

Because of its unique ability to both nourish and move the blood, Dang Gui is considered one of the most important herbs in TCM for supporting blood health and balance.

TCM Classification

Category: Herbs that Tonify the Blood
Flavor: Sweet, Acrid
Temperature: Warm

Channels Entered

Heart
Liver
Spleen

Traditional Actions of Dang Gui

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dang Gui is traditionally used to:

Nourish the blood
Invigorate blood
Regulate circulation
Moisten dryness

Because of these actions, Dang Gui is commonly included in formulas addressing blood deficiency, blood stasis, and dryness-related patterns.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Angelica sinensis
Family: Apiaceae (Parsley family)

Dang Gui is derived from the root of a perennial plant native to China, typically grown in high-altitude regions.

The root is harvested, processed, and dried for medicinal use.

It has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for centuries and remains one of the most widely used herbs in TCM.

Historical Use in Chinese Medicine

Dang Gui has been recorded in Chinese medical texts for over two thousand years and appears in many classical formulas, including Si Wu Tang, traditionally used to nourish and regulate the blood.

Historically, it has been valued for its ability to restore and harmonize the blood, making it a foundational herb in TCM.

Herbs Often Used With Dang Gui

Dang Gui is frequently combined with other herbs to enhance its ability to nourish and move the blood.

Common companion herbs include:

Bai Shao (White Peony Root) – nourishes blood and preserves Yin
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Root) – moves blood and promotes circulation
Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root) – strongly nourishes blood and Yin
Hong Hua (Safflower) – invigorates blood and dispels stasis

These herbs are often combined in classical formulas to nourish blood, promote circulation, and restore balance.

Dang Gui in Traditional Herbal Formulas

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dang Gui is rarely used alone and is instead included in multi-herb formulas.

It plays an important role in formulas designed to:

Nourish and invigorate the blood
Support circulation and vitality
Address deficiency and stagnation patterns

This makes Dang Gui especially valuable for practitioners creating custom herbal formulas.

Where to Buy Dang Gui

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