Dong Quai

Therapeutic profile: a blood purifying and warming tonic herb with ginseng properties particularly effective for female problems. Generally used as a hormone balancer to "keep the female system female." Primary uses: for relief of all kinds of menstrual/menopause problems and female hormonal imbalances; an anti-sposmodic and circulation stimulant; secondary uses: as a nutritive and strengthener for the blood; as part of a blood balancing formula that can help ringing in the ears, heart palpitations, and blurred vision. NOTE; NOT ADVISED FOR USE DURING THE FIRST TWO TRI-MESTERS OF PREGNANCY.(Source:"How To Be Your Own Herbal Pharmacist" by Linda Rector-Page N.D., Ph.D.)

Dong Quai tones the blood and invigorates the circulatory system, acting on conditions such as palpitations, carbuncles or pain from congealed blood, abdominal pain , and traumatic injuries. Aslo helps with irregular mensruation, amenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea.(Source: "Naturopathic Handbook of Herbal Formulas" by Herbal Research Publications Inc.)

Dong Quai is used in the treatment of female problems such as hot flashes, menopause, PMS, and viginal dryness. Increases the effect of ovarian/testicular hormones.(Source: Prescription for Nutritional Healing by James F. Balch,M.D. & Phyllis A. Balach, C.N.C.)

Dong-gui, a favorite Chinese herb for women, is derived from the root of Chinese angelica (Angelica sinensis). It is also called dang-qui, dong quai, and tang kuei. It is used similarly to American and European angelica, and has long beed prescribed by traditional Chinese and Indian herbalists to harmonize vital energy and nourish blood. Dang-gui is widely taken in the West for gynecological problems and to regulate hormones, alleviate menstrual cramps, and end PMS distress. It has been extensively studied in China and found to nourish the reproductive system, enhance immunity, lower blood pressure, reduce pain and improve circulation. Dang-gui is often taken as a daily tonic by women entering menopause or before menstruation. It should be avoided during pregnancy. It comes dried and as tablets, capsules, concentrated drops, tinctures, and extracts.(Source: 1996 Natural Health Handbook from the editors of "Natural Health")