Angelica sinensis, Dang Gui 当归Dang Gui (TCM)
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A. polymorpha var. chinensis (=A. sinensis)
Hooker, Icones Plantarum, 1891
Hooker, Icones Plantarum, 1891
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Two different types of Dang Gui available on the Chinese Market. Left is the dried root with head and rootlets removed;
below is the whole root with head and rootlets and which has been lightly steamed with alcohol before drying.
(Adam, 2015, 2016)
below is the whole root with head and rootlets and which has been lightly steamed with alcohol before drying.
(Adam, 2015, 2016)
Botanical name:
Angelica sinensis (syn. A. polymorpha var. sinensis)
Parts used:
Root
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, slightly moist. Sweet, Pungent
Classifications:
N. Tonics
Angelica sinensis (syn. A. polymorpha var. sinensis)
Parts used:
Root
Temperature & Taste:
Warm, slightly moist. Sweet, Pungent
Classifications:
N. Tonics
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Uses:
1. Nourish the Blood, Regulates Menstruation:
-amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea; a main herb in TCM for Menstrual disorders
-blood deficiency syndrome, anemia, pernicious anemia
-skin diseases, eczema, dermatitis, neurodermatitis, psoriasis (with blood deficiency)
-sores, abscess with blood deficiency
-restores heat in the lower body (Tibet)
2. Moves the Blood, Eases Pain:
-important for Gynecological and Postpartum diseases with Blood stasis
-'very important drug in treating postpartum diseases'; (Chen Cheng)
-thrombophlebitis, neuralgia, arthritis
-chronic nephritis, constrictive aortitis, hepatitis, Raynaud’s disease
-pain due to blood stasis, trauma, bruising
3. Moisten the Intestines, Promote Stool:
-good to move the bowels in dryness, weakness or blood deficiency
-has an opening effect similar to the Opening Roots
4. Reduces Swelling, Promotes Healing:
-sores and abscesses that are slow-to-heal due to poor circulation
5. Clears Wind-Cold:
-'good for all diseases caused by invasion of pathogenic Wind'. (Da Ming)
-can be used for Wind-type Headache
-this is not a modern indication but shows a relation to Western Angelica and Angelica Bai Zhi
Dose:
Decoction: 4–12 grams
Powder: 1–3 grams
Comment:
... available in PRO version
Preparation:
... available in PRO version
Decoction: 4–12 grams
Powder: 1–3 grams
Comment:
... available in PRO version
Preparation:
... available in PRO version
Main Combinations:
Tonic:
1. Weakness, Debility, Fatigue
i. Angelica Dang Gui ... available in PRO version
ii. Qi and Blood deficiency, Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
Gynecology & Obstetrics:
2. Menstrual irregularity, Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea ... available in PRO version
– Blood stasis or Blood deficiency but with signs of Heat, add ... available in PRO version
– More pronounced Blood stasis, fixed pain, ... available in PRO version
3. Dysmenorrhea, Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
4. Irregular Uterine Bleeding with signs of Blood Stasis, Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
5. Infertility from Blood and Essence deficiency, Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
6. Abdominal pain and Diarrhea during pregnancy, Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
7. Threatened Miscarriage, ... available in PRO version
8. Postpartum deficiency, Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
Blood Stasis, Pain:
9. Trauma, Bruising, Fixed, stabbing pain, Fractures:
i. Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
ii. Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
iii. Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
10. Wind-Damp joint pain, Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
Other:
11. Insomnia, Irritability, Palpitations:
i. Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
ii. Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
12. Stroke with Hemiplegia, Numbness, loss of Speech, Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
13. Constipation from dryness and weakness:
i. combine Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
ii. with Blood stagnation, with ... available in PRO version
14. Sores, Abscesses and Toxic Swellings, Angelica Dang Gui with ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas:
Ba Zhen Tang
Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang
Dang Gui Long Hui Wan
Dang Gui Shao Yao San
Dan Zhi Xiao Yan San (Jia Wei Xiao Yao San)
Die Da Wan
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
Fang Feng Tong Sheng San
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
Gui Pi Tang
Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Sang Piao Xiao San
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Si Wu Tang
Tian Wang Bu Xin Wan
Wu Hu San
Xiao Yao San
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
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Cautions:
1. Not used in those with Diarrhea
Main Preparations used:
1. Not used in those with Diarrhea
Main Preparations used: