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Dong quai

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Chinese angelica
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Angelica sinensis

Oral Uses

  • Dysmenorrhea RatingRatingRatingRating

    Dong quai is an estrogenic; alleviates menstrual cramps; alleviates menstrual pain. Take 2-4 g of dong quai daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • PMS RatingRatingRatingRating

    Dong quai improves hormonal balance; alleviates menstrual cramps; alleviates symptoms. Take 2-4 g of dong quai daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Breast enhancement RatingRatingRating

    Dong quai is an estrogenic; may enhance the breast. Take 2-4 g of dong quai daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General anemia Rating

    Dong quai alleviates symptoms; specially effective for dialysis caused anemia. Take 2-4 g of dong quai daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Menopause Rating

    Dong quai is an estrogenic; improves hormonal balance; alleviates symptoms. Take 2-4 g of dong quai daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    Dong quai is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 2-4 g of dong quai daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Blood thinner RatingRatingRating

    Dong quai is a blood thinner. Take 2-4 g of dong quai daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Female sexual tonic RatingRatingRating

    Dong quai is a female sexual tonic; strengthens female sexual organs. Take 2-4 g of dong quai daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Abortifacient RatingRating

    Dong quai is an abortifacient; may promote the abortion of the fetus. We do not suggest to use dong quai for abortion.

  • Action - Estrogenic RatingRating

    Dong quai is an estrogenic; has estrogen like activity. Take 2-4 g of dong quai daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Nervine RatingRating

    Dong quai is a nervine; tones and balances nervous system. Take 2-4 g of dong quai daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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