Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Angelicae Sinensis Radix (wine-processed) |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 酒當歸 · Jiu Dang Gui |
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| Medicinal Part | Roots and rhizomes |
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| Efficacy Category | Blood-activating |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried root 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 Jiu Dang Gui?
Jiu Dang Gui (Wine-processed Chinese Angelica Root) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in Gansu (Minxian area), and also in Yunnan, Sichuan, Hubei, Shaanxi.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet, Acrid; Warm
Channels Entered: Liver, Heart, Spleen
Jiu Dang Gui: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Angelicae Sinensis Radix (wine-processed)
Botanical Origin
The dried root of Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (Apiaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in Gansu (Minxian area), and also in Yunnan, Sichuan, Hubei, Shaanxi.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is complete slices, yellowish-brown, aromatic, with wine odor.
Macroscopic Features
Round or irregular thin slices; cut surface is deep yellow or pale brownish-yellow, often with slight scorched spots; bark is pale brown, wood is yellowish-white with brown oil spots; cambium ring is brownish. Flexible. Aromatic, with a faint wine odor. Taste sweet, bitter and pungent.
Traditional TCM Properties
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Traditional Functions
Invigorates blood and unblocks menstruation; wine-processed form enhances blood-activating and menstrual-regulating action.
How Jiu Dang Gui Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Jiu Dang Gui is classified among the Blood-activating 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.
