Dong Quai

Dong Quai ('female ginseng')

Dong Quai is widely used in Chinese traditional medicine to treat fatigue, gynecological ailments, mild anemia and high blood pressure. It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and sedative effects and antioxidant activity.. 

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Dong Quai contains fatty acids, succinic acid, various amino acids, volatile oil, B12, etc., and as a blood builder and circulator, is used in Chinese medicine for maintaining normal gynecological functions, to regulate female hormone, cycles, alleviate cramps and mid-life hot flashes, to prevent hair loss, and to maintain youthfulness.

Dong Quai 'Female Ginseng'

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Dubbed the female ginseng, dong quai is an all purpose herb for a wide range of female gynecological complaints.

Chinese Dong Quai root is used extensively throughout the Orient particularly by women for menstrual concerns.

Dong Quai is one of the most important herbs in Chinese medicine.

It has also been used as a flavoring in Oriental dishes for centuries.

Dong Quai (angelica sinensis) has been used traditionally for female gynecological ailments including painful menstrual cramps, hot flashes, insomnia, irregular menstruation, menopausal symptoms, amenorrhoea, anemia, bruising, constipation and should be avoided during pregnancy.

Dong Quai Four, with three of the primary herbs used in Native American traditions to support female health:-cramp bark, blue cohosh and false unicorn.

The result is one of the finest formulas available for promoting monthly regularity.

Botanicals have been utilized for centuries by herbalists to support gynecological health.

Of the hundreds used, dong quai has remained one of the most relied upon herbs for women, valued worldwide for supporting a healthy female cycle and easing monthly discomforts.

Dong quai is considered the primary female tonifier of traditional Chinese herbalism, and is indispensable for supporting a healthy reproductive system. It is an important component of any women’s health program.

Renowned Herb for Women’s Health Dong quai, derived from the root of the Chinese perennial Angelica sinensis, ranks just below ginseng as the most popular herb in China and Japan.

It has often been referred to as the “female ginseng,” popular among women for centuries as a “blood tonic” and used to promote a healthy menstrual cycle and to ease normal menstrual discomfort.

Dong Quai’s Mechanism of Action: Today scientific research is helping to explain how dong quai works. Preclinical pharmacological studies have focused on specific health-promoting compounds.

It appears that the principal active constituents of dong quai are Z-ligustilide, which comprises 45% to 60% of the root’s essential oil, ferulic acid, and various polysaccharides.

These studies suggest that dong quai helps dilate peripheral blood vessels and increase circulation, a key to promoting healthy gynecological function according to traditional Chinese herbalism.

Dong quai is also believed to have antispasmodic actions, particularly on smooth muscles - which would explain its ability to ease menstrual cramps.

Additional Benefits: Preclinical studies also suggest that dong quai may exert a beneficial cardiovascular effect, through stimulation of circulation, decreased myocardial oxygen consumption, and decreased vascular resistance.

In addition to its traditional use as a female tonifier, current research is now focusing on its cardiovascular and liver protective effects, and its role as an antioxidant, antispasmodic, and immunomodulator.

Many dong quai supplements utilize only fragments of the root, or use slices that have been soaked and pressed. This washes away many valuable constituents.

Dong Quai 'Female Ginseng'

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Dong Quai, referred to as the 'female ginseng', is rich in vitamins and minerals and is one of the most widely used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine.

It is effective for female disorders such as menstrual disturbances, PMS and hot flashes due to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiseptic, bactericidal and vasodilative effects.

The herb is also used to regulate menstrual cycles, relieve menstrual cramps and alleviate symptoms related to PMS.

'Herbal Tonic Therapies,' Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D: 'Next to Panax ginseng, the root of dong quai is undoubtedly the most honored and respected herb in China, and is quickly gaining an equal reputation among users in the rest of the world.. Dong quai is used medicinally as a tonic, cardiotonic, respiratory tonic and liver tonic.

It is used to promote circulation, to regulate the menstrual cycle and stop discomforts of menstruation. That means it's good for PMS.

In Western herbal terms, it is used for dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), metrorrhagia (too much menstruation) and amenorrhea (too little, or no, menstruation).

Dong quai is also often recommended during pregnancy to ease delivery, reduce pain and discomfort and eliminate complications as much as possible. Most of the actions of dong quai depend on the presence of coumarins, phytosterols, polysaccharides, and flavonoids.'

'Dong quai contains estrogenic substances that may exert some regulating effect on estrogen levels and on estrogenic biological mechanisms. They seem to enhance estrogenic effects when estrogen levels are too low, and compete when levels are too high. This would be in keeping with the idea of a menstrual tonic. It is doubtful if dong quai has any direct estrogenic effects.'

'Substantial pharmacological research has validated these properties in dong quai. Anticramping, hypotensive, tonic, antiasthmatic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic properties in the root have all been demonstrated by basic research. It has also been shown to be effective against several strains of microorganisms, especially fungi such as Candida albicans, the primary causative agent in vaginal yeast infections. This constellation of properties would help explain the plant's sometimes dramatic effect on the PMS symptoms.'

http://www.herbmed.org/Herbs/Herb90.htm: Clinical Trials Review indicates Dong quai may have some efficacy for PMS in traditional Chinese formulas.

Dong Quai Growing Ginseng in a Field in Wisconsin

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Functions: Regulates the Menses, Nourishes, Harmonizes and Invigorates the Blood, Tonifies Qi, Moistens the Intestines.

Functions: Tonifies Qi and Blood, Regulates Menstruation. Indications: Qi and Blood deficiency presenting with a pale complexion, fatigue, weakness, cracked, brittle nails, dry skin, hair and eyes, blurring of vision, visual disturbances, poor appetite, loose stools, poor muscle tone and weakness of the limbs, numbness or tingling of the limbs, soft and low voice, lightheadedness, dizziness, palpitations, poor memory and concentration, bruising easily, scanty, irregular menstruation or amenorrhea, post-menstrual fatigue, chronic non-healing ulcers and sores, symptoms are exacerbated by fatigue or exertion.

Functions: Nourishes the Blood, Cools the Blood, Moistens Dryness, Strengthens Wei Qi, Expels Wind, Calms the Shen, Relieves Itching.

Dong Quai Ginseng Market in Seoul

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Dong Quai's principle use has been for female problems, especially for ailments afflicting the female organs and the smooth muscles of the uterus.

Dong Quai helps to maintain a proper balance of female hormones.

For men, Dong Quai can enhance the use of Vitamin E, which may be an explanation of its prevention of testicular disease.

Dong Quai has been reported to have antibiotic effects on several bacteria including E. coli, streptococcus and shigella.

Dong Quai is a bowel lubricant, thus helping to overcome constipation.

Organic Woman’s Dong Quai Tonic is an effective and organic way to lessen fatigue, restore your energy and balance a woman’s hormones.

This healing tonic is formulated to ease what traditional Chinese medicine practitioners refer to as "blood deficiency," resulting from stress, poor digestion, or improper eating and health habits.

We’ve included in our tonic the potent "Queen of Herbs" Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis), shown to be effective in supporting the reproductive organs, addressing common female hormone imbalances, helping to regulate the menstrual cycle and building all-around health.

Bartram’s Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine (1995) indicates Dong Quai is useful for a wide range of female conditions, including minor symptoms of PMS (such as mild mood changes) and menopause (such as hot flashes).

Dong Quai Tonic: This powerful herb complemented by Organic Nettle will help to detox your body, as well as Organic Dandelion Root and Juniper Berry to help maintain proper water balance. According to yogic wisdom, women have greater emotional awareness and intuitive powers. A woman can choose to be balanced, happy and healthy. Choose to drink a daily cup of Dong Quai Tonic and feel like your healthy, beautiful, graceful self.

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Dong Quai Ginseng Harvest in Germany

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Helps with: Blood Loss Fever-Slight Sores-do not heal Menses-Heavy Menses-Spotting.

Dong Quai has been a highly treasured herb in the Orient for several thousand years. It is often referred to as 'female ginseng'.

Functions: Clear heat, Expel dampness, Stop leukorrhea.

Indication: Damp heat accumulation in lower jiao, any kind of leukorrhea, yellow, or white, smelly vaginal discharge, anemia.

Wild Yam/Dong Quai Formula. Together they Promote a healthy hormonal balance, supports healthy uterine activity by easing the smooth muscles of the uterus, also nourishes and promotes healthy breast tissue.

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