Dang Gui

Latin name: Codonopsitis Pilosulae Radix

Dang Gui Also Known As: Chinese Angelica Root, European Angelica, Garden Angelica, Root of the Holy Ghost, Wild Angelica. Angelica archangelica, synonym Archangelica officinalis; Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica sylvestris; Angelica curtisi; Angelica rosaefolia; Angelica pubescens.

Properties: SWEET, BITTER - WARM

Dosage: 6-18g.

Meridians/Channels: LIVER, LUNG, KIDNEY

• tonifies blood - regulates menses due to blood deficiency
• invigorates/harmonize blood - disperse cold - alleviate pain
• moistens intestines - unblocks bowels
• reduce swellings - expel pus - generate flesh Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root)

Also Used For: Orally, Dang Gui (Angelica Root) is used for loss of appetite, gastrointestinal spasms, feeling of fullness, and flatulence. Topically, Dang Gui (Angelica Root) is used to create warmth in neuralgia and rheumatism, and is used for skin disorders. It is also used as part of a multi-ingredient preparation for treating premature ejaculation. Historically, Dang Gui (Angelica Root) has been used to promote menstrual flow, as an abortifacient, antiseptic, expectorant, diuretic, and as a cure for the plague.