DANG GUI

My precious "DANG GUI" from my Dad all the way from Malaysia

"Dang Gui" (Chinese Angelica Root) is highly respected in traditional Chinese medicine, second only to ginseng, and has a very important place in women's health. It is highly valued for the treatment for a host of woman's health issues. It can strengthen the blood and nourish the female reproductive organs, regulate menstruation, ease period pains, including migraine, cramps, mood fluctuations and helping speed a woman's recovery childbirth and symptoms of low energy / chronic fatigue. Not only it relax the smooth muscles of the uterus, but it also keeps the smooth muscles in the arteries dilated, helping to maintain regular flow and heartbeat.

The thing is, pregnant women should not take this as it may encourage menstruation and known to cause diarhhea in some people.

Most of the Chinese medical store sell it as dried unprocessed pieces of root. In its dried state, the root emits a certain woody aroma that develops into a strong flavour when cooked and it requires no preparation before cooking. Some also ground to make tablets and capsules.