Herbal Information for Chinese Angelica Root in Sliced Form
Common Name: Chinese Angelica Root
Botanical Name: Angelica Sinensis Processed (sliced and pressed)
Channels/Meridians: Liver, Heart, Spleen
Other Names: Dong Quai, Tang Gui
Pin Yin Name: Dang Gui Pian
Other Ingredients: None, No fillers or excipients
Package Size: One Pound (1lb)
Form: Sliced, Lab-Tested
Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Origin: China
Brand: Nuherbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use with Chronic Diarrhea. Dong quai may contain estrogen-like compounds and should not be taken by pregnant or nursing women, children, or people with breast cancer.
**This Product Contains Sulfites
About Dang Gui Pian
- Tonifies Blood
- Disperses Cold
- Harmonized the Blood
- Liver
- Heart
- Spleen
Naturally Occurring Chemical Components
- Essenital Oils
- Carvacrol
- Isoeugenol
- Succinic acid
- Arabigalactan
- Zinc
- Selenium
- Sitosterol
- Acoradiene
- Chamigrene
- α-Cedrene
- Ligustilide
- n-Butyl-tetrahydrophthalide
- n-Butyl-phthalide
- n-Buty- lidene phthalide
- Dodecanol
- Bergapten
Dang Gui Pian, is a sliced Dang Gui, that to some people looks like a big tooth; however, looking like a tooth is not its claim to fame. The most noted information about Dang Gui is it is known as the Female Ginseng. The Dang Gui medicinal roots are harvested at the end of autumn. The are cleaned from all excess dirt and debris, and tied into small bundles. The small bundles allows for the moisture evaporate.
How to Use Bulk Herbs:
The sliced form of Dang Guiis great in soups. Though many will use the sliced root as a decoction. The decoction may take up to 1 hour to brew.
Check out our How to Use Bulk Herbs page to see how to use herbs correctly. Our web page is constantly expanding, as of today we have articles on:
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GMP Statement
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About Nuherbs Lab Tested Quality
Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by our in-house lab and independent third party lab. Our in-house lab is equipped with instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatography, moisture determination meter, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, etc.
In addition, the following additional tests are performed:
- Micro bacteria
- Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab 2000 screen).
- Heavy Metals - Lead, Mercury and Arsenic
Traditional Chinese Herbs encompasses the use of different parts of plants, such as the leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds. These plant parts are often used as a tea, decoctions, extracts, made into capsules or even a footbath. These bulk herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony and balance.
We encourage you to educate yourself on herbs and supplements, by researching reputable sites, and books. Having an open discussion with your physician on what will be most beneficial for your health issues. And lastly discussing interaction of herbs and pharmaceuticals with your pharmacist or physician.
