Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Angelicae Sinensis Radix (caulis) |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 當歸尾 · Dang Gui Wei |
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| Medicinal Part | Roots and rhizomes |
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| Efficacy Category | Tonifying |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried root branchlets (tail) of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (Apiaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Sweet, Acrid; Warm |
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| Channels Entered | Liver, Heart, Spleen |
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What Is Dang Gui Wei?
Dang Gui Wei (Tail portion of Chinese Angelica Root) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Gansu (Min county area), Yunnan, Sichuan, Hubei, Shaanxi.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet, Acrid; Warm
Channels Entered: Liver, Heart, Spleen
Dang Gui Wei: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Angelicae Sinensis Radix (caulis)
Botanical Origin
The dried root branchlets (tail) of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (Apiaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Gansu (Min county area), Yunnan, Sichuan, Hubei, Shaanxi.
Quality Requirements
Superior material is long, oily and fragrant.
Macroscopic Features
The tail portion consists of slender root branchlets, 0.3~1 cm diameter, externally yellowish-brown, with longitudinal wrinkles and sparse rootlet scars; texture relatively tough; fractured surface pale yellowish-white, oily; aromatic odor; sweet, pungent and slightly bitter taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sweet, Acrid; WarmLiverHeartSpleen
Traditional Functions
The tail portion is traditionally used to invigorate blood and expel stasis; activates blood and unblocks collaterals.
How Dang Gui Wei Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Dang Gui Wei is classified among the Tonifying herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
