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Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/28/2022 - 08:17
Top Product Attributes

  • Common Name

    Dong Quai, Chinese Angelica

  • Botanical Name

    Angelica polymorpha

  • Part Used

    Root

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Alcohol

    45%

  • Dose

    30 to 120mL weekly

Dong quai is renowned for its use in the treatment of a wide variety of gynaecological conditions and menstrual disorders including endometriosis, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, recovery from childbirth and menopausal symptoms (especially hot flushes). In both sexes dong quai is used for strengthening the blood, for heart conditions, high blood pressure, inflammation, headache, infections, nerve pain and liver problems. Dong quai is also used to modulate the immune system and to treat chronic constipation of the elderly and debilitated. 

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Dong Quai and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Dong quai is known as the best Chinese tonic herb for women, although it can be used for men, and it is the most highly valued blood tonic in the East. It is also called ‘female ginseng’ because it is an important herb for the uterus, Another traditional use is for the treatment of coughs and shortness of breath.  

  • Actions

    Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, blood tonic, cardiotonic, antiarrhythmic, circulatory stimulant, hepatoprotective, immunomodulator, uterine tonic, mild laxative

  • Indications

    •    Gynaecological conditions and menstrual disorders including endometriosis, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea, irregular menstruation, premenstrual syndrome, infertility, recovery from childbirth and menopausal symptoms (especially hot flushes) 
    •    Liver disease
    •    Heart conditions including hypertension, angina pectoris, palpitations, arrhythmia
    •    Anaemia
    •    Chronic constipation

  • Energetics

    Warming, moistening.

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Contraindicated in the first trimester.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Case reports suggest that concomitant use of dong quai with warfarin can increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding. Women with breast cancer, uterine cancer and ovarian cancer should avoid using dong quai.

  • Drug Interactions

    None known.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, False Unicorn, Raspberry, Paeonia, Shatavari