Chinese Angelica

Scientific Name

• Latin Name：Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels

Origins and Cultivation

• Origin：Native to China, primarily cultivated in southeastern Gansu province (especially Min County for its high quality and quantity), with Yunnan, Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Hubei also producing significant amounts.

Physical Characteristics

• Appearance：The dried roots are cylindrical with 3-5 or more lateral roots, measuring approximately 15-25cm in length. The outer skin is fine and dense, with a yellowish brown to brownish color, displaying longitudinal wrinkles and horizontal lenticels.
• Root Head：Diameter ranges from 1.5-4cm, featuring circular rings and remnants of purple or greenish stems and leaf sheaths.
• Main Root (Gui Shen)：Has an uneven surface.
• Lateral Roots (Gui Wei)：Diameter varies from 0.3-1cm, tapering from top to bottom, often twisted, with traces of fine roots.

Growth Habits

• Plant Morphology：A perennial herb reaching 0.4-1 meters in height, with erect stems that are purple and bear longitudinal grooves. The leaves are 2-3 pinnately compound, with petioles 3-10cm long and sheath-like bases. The flowering period spans from June to July, with fruiting from June to August.