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Angelicae Sinensis Radix Occidentalis%#%

Western Chinese angelica

西当归 〔西當歸〕 xī dāng guī

Alternate English names: Western Chinese angelica [root]

Alternate Chinese names: 秦当归 qín dāng guī

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels

Use: Alimentary

Notes: This is 当归 from Gānsū, characterized by a sweet, mildly pungent flavor, and pale color, and regarded is being the best quality.

See: Dāng guī (当归 Angelicae Sinensis Radix, Chinese angelica); Chuān dāng guī (川当归 Angelicae Sinensis Radix Sichuanensis%#%, Sìchuān Chinese angelica); Yún dāng guī (云当归 Angelicae Sinensis Radix Yunnanensis%#%, Yúnnán Chinese angelica).

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