Dong Quai
Botanical Name: Angelica sinensis
Family Name: Apiaceae
Plant Description: Aromatic root plant used widely in Chinese medicine
Ecosystem: Mountain meadows and forest edges
Size: 0.6–1 metre
Shape: Upright with large divided leaves
Geographical Origin: China
Current Distribution: East Asia, cultivated globally
Flower Shapes and Colours: White or greenish umbels
Seed Types and Size: Flat, winged seeds
Uses: Female health, energy tonic
Parts Used: Root
Medicinal Uses: Balances hormones, supports circulation
Planetary Influences: Moon
Metaphysical Uses: Feminine strength, grounding
Elemental Association: Earth