Chinese Angelica Root Powder

Chinese Angelica (Angelica sinensis) Powder made from the root

What is Chinese Angelica?

Chinese Angelica, also known as Dong Quai, has long been a cornerstone of women’s health in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Its nickname, the “female ginseng,” already hints at its primary applications within TCM.

This plant from the Apiaceae family is native to central and western China. Although it can grow impressively tall—up to one meter—its appearance might seem rather ordinary to the untrained European eye. Its compound umbels and greenish-white flowers could easily be mistaken for a common weed in Chinese forests and meadows. But that would do the Chinese Angelica a great disservice. Its true strength lies hidden beneath the surface, invisible to the eye but clearly noticeable in its effects. The aromatic and sweet-spicy roots are the true gem of this plant.

At Phönix der Lebenskraft, we draw on this centuries-old knowledge and use only the high-quality roots of Angelica sinensis in our products.

More Than Just a Women’s Remedy

The first written record of Dong Quai dates back to 2800 BCE. Since that time—perhaps even earlier—this healing plant has been successfully used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Experienced practitioners prescribe the root especially for hormonal imbalances, menstrual complaints, and during menopause. Since Dong Quai is closely associated with the blood in TCM, its primary applications are obvious. It is believed that Chinese Angelica strengthens, nourishes, and stimulates the blood. It is therefore used for symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and general discomfort—conditions believed in Chinese medicine to be caused by blood deficiency.

In TCM, Angelica sinensis is classified as warm, sweet, and pungent, and is associated with the liver, heart, and spleen organ systems. Other traditional uses include pain, allergies, boils, abscesses, and constipation.

Chinese Angelica contains a wide array of valuable compounds, including essential oils, tannins, bitter iridoids, coumarins, ferulic acid, lactones, polyacetylenes, phytosterols, tannins, valeric acid, and the vitamins A, B12, E, and niacin.

Ingredients

Chinese Angelica (Angelica sinensis), root of the plant

Note

We offer this powder as a plant-based raw material (in food-grade quality) without specific intended use.