Yunnan Angelica

Yunnan Angelica

　　Angelica (scientific name: Angelica sinensis) is a perennial herbaceous plant distributed across Gansu, Yunnan, Sichuan, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, and other regions of China, where it is cultivated in various areas. The roots of Angelica can be used medicinally and are among the most commonly used traditional Chinese herbs.

The whole Angelica root is slightly cylindrical in shape. The upper part of the root is called the “head,” the main root is called the “body” or “inch body,” the lateral roots are referred to as the “tail” or “legs,” and the whole root is known as the “whole Angelica.” Whole Angelica nourishes and activates blood circulation, the Angelica body nourishes blood, and the Angelica tail activates blood circulation.