Angelica Sinensis Root
当归 · Dāngguī
Angelica sinensis
Naturaleza
Warm
Sabor
Sweet, pungent
Meridian
Heart, Liver, Spleen
Dang Gui — literally 'should return' — is the quintessential women's herb of Chinese medicine and the premier blood tonic. The Minxian growing region of Gansu produces roots with the highest oil content, prized for their aromatic sweetness. It both nourishes and invigorates the blood, earning its place in countless classical formulas.
🌿 Funciones
- •Tonifies and moves the blood
- •Regulates menstruation and eases pain
- •Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels
- •Reduces swelling and expels pus
📖 Uso
6–12 g in decoction; simmer 30 minutes in soups. The tail (Gui Wei) moves blood more strongly than the head (Gui Tou).
🔬 Investigación moderna
Ferulic acid and ligustilide, signature compounds of dang gui, are studied for circulatory support, uterine tonicity, and hematopoietic effects.
⚠️ Contraindicaciones
Avoid during heavy menstrual bleeding, diarrhea with dampness, and pregnancy without professional guidance. May potentiate anticoagulants.
