Description

Botanical name: Angelica sinensis

Origin: China

Dong quai, which literally means “restore proper order,” is considered an important botanical in China, Japan and Korea, where the herb has been used for thousands of years. Also known as Chinese angelica, this member of the parsley family is harvested for its leaves and roots, which contain a variety of fragrant organic compounds called coumarins that are specific to plants. Because the dried root is rich in vitamins A, B-3, C, E, iron, magnesium and other minerals, the herb is commonly used to prepare tonics.