Dong Quai | Angelica sinensis
A traditional women’s health herb, Dong Quai balances hormones, eases menstrual cramps, and supports circulation. Known as the “female ginseng” in Chinese medicine, it nourishes the blood, reduces menopausal discomforts, and acts as a mild analgesic and anti-inflammatory.
Benefits & Uses
Menstrual Regulation: Helps with irregular cycles, dysmenorrhea, and heavy bleeding.
Menopausal Support: Reduces hot flashes, mood swings, and circulation issues.
Analgesic & Antispasmodic: Relieves menstrual cramps and uterine spasms.
Blood Tonic: Traditionally used to enrich and invigorate the blood.
Anti-inflammatory: Eases swelling and discomfort associated with reproductive health.
Form & Dosage
Decoction/Tea: Root simmered for menstrual and circulatory support.
Tincture/Extract: Liquid preparation; follow label or practitioner guidance.
Capsules/Powder: Available in standardized supplement form.
Formulas: Commonly combined with other herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine for women’s health.
Parts Used
Root
Precautions
Pregnancy: Avoid; may stimulate uterine contractions.
Anticoagulant Therapy: Avoid with blood-thinning medications (warfarin, aspirin).
Photosensitivity: May increase sensitivity to sunlight.
Surgery: Discontinue before surgery due to bleeding risk.
General Use: Best taken under professional supervision for long-term use.
For more detailed information about the different ways to take herbs, consider taking a course at the HomeGrown Herbalist Online School of Botanical Medicine.
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