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Chinese Angelica 当归

Dāng Guī · Angelica sinensis (Radix)

Tonify Blood 补血
Nature
Warm 温
Flavour
Sweet, pungent 甘、辛
Channels
Liver, Heart, Spleen 肝·心·脾
Part used
Dried root
Species
Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels
Origin
Gansu (Min county), Yunnan

Traditional actions

Tonifies and invigorates the blood, regulates menstruation, moistens the intestines, disperses cold and stops pain.

Traditionally used for

Blood deficiency (pale complexion, dizziness), irregular/painful menstruation, dry constipation, sores.

How it is prepared

Recipes using Chinese Angelica

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