9Chinese Angelica Root

Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) – The Legendary "Women's Ginseng" and "Empress of Herbs"Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui), also known as "Dong Quai," "Tang Kuei" or "Chinese Angelica," is the traditional Chinese name for the dried root of Angelica sinensis, one of the most respected and most-used herbs specifically for women in traditional Chinese herbal systems that has been part of legendary women's health formulas for over 2000 years. This warm, sweet-and-pungent herb is particularly known for its ability to effectively supplement normal blood deficiency, regulate normal menstruation, promote normal blood circulation, ease normal menstrual pain, support normal postpartum recovery and build normal women's health long-term – making it an ideal choice for women with a tendency toward normal menstrual irregularities, normal menstrual pain, normal postpartum weakness, normal pale complexion and normal women's health concerns.Traditional Understanding in TCM Systems – "The Women's Ginseng and Empress of Herbs"Within traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) is described as "the Women's Ginseng" and "the Empress of Herbs" – only ginseng is rated higher! The saying goes: "Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) means 'the return of the husband to his wife'" – indicating its fundamental significance for women's health. In the TCM theoretical framework, it acts on the so‑called Liver, Heart and Spleen meridians. According to this traditional description, Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) primarily tonifies "normal blood," moves "blood circulation," helps "menstrual regulation" and supports "normal women's health" – crucial TCM concepts for normal women's vitality.Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) is seen in TCM as "the primary blood-tonifying herb" – one of the most fundamental herbs for normal women's health and normal menstrual balance.Special Property: Tonify + Circulate = Dual-ActionChinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) distinguishes itself by its very rare combination of (1) strong blood tonification, (2) blood circulation promotion and (3) traditional menstrual-regulating action. This makes it naturally suited for both normal blood-deficiency symptoms AND normal menstrual circulation problems.Botanical Composition and ResearchChinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) contains over 70 bioactive compounds, of which the main ones are:Phthalides (characteristic components – ligustilide, butylphthalide, 0.5–1.0% dry weight)Coumarins (14+ different types – osthenol, isoimperatorin, 0.5–1.5% dry weight)Organic acids (ferulic acid 0.1–0.3%, succinic acid)Polysaccharides (blood-forming character)Vitamins (A, B-complex, E)Minerals (Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn)Lignans (especially in Eastern Chinese varieties)Modern scientific research shows that Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) components can offer very diverse benefits:Normal blood tonification and formation: Studies show that polysaccharides can stimulate normal red blood cell formation and support normal iron uptake – probably through normal hematin elevation.Normal menstrual regulation: Research suggests that certain components can support normal hormonal balance and regulate normal uterine contractility – the classical menstrual-regulating effect.Normal blood circulation improvement: Phthalides (especially ligustilide) can promote normal vessel relaxation and normal blood flow, helping ease normal blood stasis.Normal menstrual pain relief: Studies show that certain components can help normalize normal prostaglandin levels – which can reduce normal uterine spasms.Normal anti-inflammatory action: Ferulic acid and coumarins can help maintain normal inflammation balance.Normal antioxidant activity: Components possess strong free-radical-fighting action.Normal postpartum recovery support: Traditionally widely used after childbirth to support normal blood formation and normal energy recovery.Traditional Applications – TCM ContextIn traditional TCM formulas, Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) is classically used in situations described as:Normal menstrual irregularities or normal absent menstruation (amenorrhea)Normal menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) with normal blood stasis characterNormal pale complexion with normal blood-deficiency symptomsNormal postpartum weakness or normal postpartum blood deficiencyNormal infertility related to normal blood deficiency or stasisNormal menopause-related symptoms with normal blood deficiencyNormal pale lips or normal pale nails (blood-deficiency signs)Normal dry skin or normal dull hair (blood-deficiency symptoms)Normal dizziness or normal fainting with normal blood deficiencyNormal chronic fatigue with normal pale complexionThese are traditionalist descriptions that form part of the TCM thinking system and must not be equated with medical diagnoses in the sense of European medicinal product law.Warm Blood-Tonifying and Menstrual-Regulating CharacterChinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) is traditionally seen as a "warm," "blood-tonifying" and "menstrual-regulating" herb – which effectively addresses normal blood-deficiency patterns and supports normal menstrual circulation.Classical Formula: Si Wu TangThe VERY famous classical formula "Si Wu Tang" (Four-Substance Decoction – 四物湯) originates from the Song Dynasty and is the fundamental women's health formula in TCM! It contains four core ingredients:Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia) – deeply tonifies normal Yin and blood deficiencyDang Gui (Angelica) – tonifies AND moves normal blood circulationBai Shao (White Peony Root) – softens Liver Qi, preserves normal YinChuan Xiong (Szechuan Lovage) – promotes normal blood circulation, eases normal painThis formula has been used for over 900 years for normal menstrual regulation, normal postpartum recovery and normal women's health! It is the base formula for almost all TCM women's health tonifiers.Other Classical Formulas with Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui):Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang: for normal very severe blood deficiencyTao Hong Si Wu Tang: with Safflower and Peach Kernel – for normal strong blood stasisVarious menstrual formulas: Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) is in almost ALL of themPreparation and DosageChinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) is traditionally:In prepared formulas (most common)As separate decoction (brewing for 20–30 minutes – long extraction!)Traditional dosage: 6–12g per formulaIMPORTANT: Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) is usually given as "whole piece" (not ground)Extracts: very standardized for phthalides/coumarinsCAUTION: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DANG-GUIChinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) must NOT be used when:Heavy menstruation or normal excessive blood loss presentBlood-thinning medications used (may interact with coumarins!)Pregnancy without TCM guidance (may affect normal uterine contractility)Acute infections/flu with normal high feverNOTES: Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) can mildly thin small amounts of blood – this is DESIRED in blood stasis, but UNDESIRED in heavy bleeding!Seasonality and Daily UseChinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) can be used season-independently for normal women's health. It is very suitable for long-term daily wellness use under professional supervision, especially for normal menstrual preparation.Well-being and Daily UseChinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) is highly valued by modern users as part of long-term women's health practices for normal menstrual support, normal blood-formation help and normal women's vitality. It is EXCELLENT for daily wellness use.Many users see Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) as part of daily women's health practices – as a blood-tonifying, menstrual-regulating element for normal women's health, ALWAYS under the guidance of a qualified TCM doctor (especially for menstrual problems).Very Safe Profile (For Normal Blood Balance)Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) is known as EXTREMELY SAFE for normal women. It has minimal toxicity and is used for all adult women and can also be used by teenagers under professional supervision. Over 2000 years of experience use shows that Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) is very well tolerated.CAUTIOUS NOTE FOR THE CONSUMER – VERY IMPORTANTThis product is a dietary supplement for wellness and professional TCM use. TCM terms such as Blood Tonification, Menstrual Regulation, Normal Blood Circulation are system concepts that form part of a traditional thinking system and must not be directly equated with anatomical structures or disease explanations in modern medicine.CAUTION: Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) has mild blood-thinning properties – check with your TCM doctor or professional provider for interactions with medications!If you have persistent menstrual problems, normal postpartum concerns or normal menopause symptoms, you should always consult a qualified TCM doctor or medical expert BEFORE using this herb long-term.Chinese Angelica Root (Dang-gui) is the legendary "Women's Ginseng" – over 2000 years of proven effectiveness for women's health!