About DAR

Dahurian Angelica Root (“DAR”), a popular Traditional Chinese Medicine (“TCM”) herb employed extensively as an ingredient in food, medicine and cosmetics.

The Suining district in China’s Sichuan Province is the major planting and production area in China for DAR as a result of the unique and ideal local climate and soil properties. Over 70% of DAR for general use and 100% of DAR for pharmaceutical use in China is produced in Suining.

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Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Angelicae Dahuricae
Other names: Angelica Dahurica Wild Angelica Chinese Angelica
Harvesting Period: Between summer and autumn.
Functions: Used to expel wind (especially those related to headaches). Relieves nasal congestion. Detox of the blood. Relieves pain. Acts as an inflammatory. Promotes circulatory stimulation. Also known to strengthen live function and as an anti-fungal cream for the skin. Modern research has also found anti ageing and skin renewing properties.
Properties: Mainly benefits lung and stomach, though it has been proven to have several benefits on many other parts of the human body. Natural warming property. Aromatic with a somewhat pungent taste.