Dong Quai, or Chinese angelica, has been used for over 5,000 years in China and is often referred to as ‘female ginseng’. The plant is a member of the Celery family and has white flowers between May and August. The root is used medicinally.
Medicinal Properties of Dong Quai
Donq quai contains the volatile oil, ligustide, coumarins and Vitamin B12. It has many properties including: female hormone balancing, antispasmodic, mild analgesic, circulatory stimulant, blood purifier and red blood cell builder.
Dong Quai Herbal Remedies
Our herbalists recommend dong quai for the following disorders
Anaemia
Charcot’s joints
Dysmenorrhoea (painful periods)
Post Partum Haemorrhage
Premenstrual syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Osteochondritis
Osteoporosis
Other Dong Quai Information
Donq quai is a good female tonic and cleanser, and improves blood flow to the uterus. It is also sometimes used for menopausal symptoms. It is available in tablets, capsules or as a tincture.
Side Effects of Dong Quai
Large doses of Dong Quai may cause sensitivity to sunlight in fair-skinned people.
It is also not recommended during pregnancy or when breast-feeding.
If you are using the blood thinning medications, warfarin or ticlopidine consult you doctor before using Dong Quai.
Generally there are no side effects or other contra-indications from using Dong Quai.
When this article was written there were no other well-known negative drug interactions with the herb dong quai.
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