Herbal Information for Organic Angelica Sinensis in Cut Form

Common Names: Chinese Angelica

Botanical Name: Angelica sinensis

Channels/Meridians: Heart, Liver, Spleen

Other Names: Angelica Root

Pin Yin Name: Dang Gui, Dong Quai, Tang Kuei, Tan Kue

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Form: Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic

Package Size: One Pound (1 lb.)

Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.

Origin: China

Brand: Starwest Botanicals

Cautions: Do not use if nursing or pregnant.

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Angelica Sinensis Properties

• sweet
• acrid
• bitter
• warm

How to Use Angelica Sinensis Root (Dang Gui)

Angelica root is often used in herbal teas and decoctions. It has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine as a women's health formula and is often combined with other herbs. Chemical constituents of Dang Gui include sucrose, fructose, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin E, amino acids, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, β-bisabolene, isoacroraene, acoradiene, and chamigrene.

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About Starwest Botanicals Quality Control
Starwest Botanicals validated quality assurance testing includes:

• Organoleptic testing to ensure proper appearance, color, aroma and flavor.
• Microscopic and Macroscopic inspection for foreign matter.
• HPTLC for identification, to verify purity and authenticity.
• ICP-MS heavy metal analysis.
• Microbiology testing for pathogens such as E. coli and salmonella.
• Chemical analyses for moisture content, volatile oil, ash and acid insoluble ash.
• Audits all suppliers yearly to assure they meet our GMP requirements.

Laboratory Analysis
Samples are retained from all shipments are thoroughly tested and compared to our extensive reference library of dried herbs and botanicals to verify authenticity. All lot samples are kept for five years and can be traced for verification. Starwest Botanicals utilizes not only their in-house laboratory but also independent labs and consultants to guarantee their analyses are complete. Testing includes organoleptic analysis for aroma, color, flavor and texture. Physical testing involves moisture, volatile oil content, heavy metals, microbiology, thin layer chromatography, and other tests specific to each herb.

About Herbal Remedies and Alternative Medicine
Herbal remedies have been used for thousands of years in all cultures. In this day and age, Western bulk herbs and spices should be regarded as an added element to present-day healthcare and not as a replacement. Botanical herbs and teas emphasize harmony, support, and balance.

Reference:  alterntivehealing.org