Dong Quai

COMMON NAME

Standardized: Dong Quai, Chinese Angelica, Dang Gui

BOTANICAL NAME: Angelica sinensis

PLANT FAMILY: Apiaceae

OVERVIEW

Dong Quai is a main tonic herb for conditions suffered by women.  Helping to regulate menstruation, improves circulation & tonify the blood.

 Key Actions:

• Tonic
• Anti-inflammatory 
• Antispasmodic 
• Thins Blood
• Promotes Menstrual Flow

Traditional & Current Uses:

Gynecology: Helps to regulate uterine contractions (soothes period pain), Uterine Tonic & aides in fertility. *(if  menstrual  flow is heavy reach for Nettle as a tonic)

Circulation:  Warming herb normalizes heart function & shown to thin blood. Improves Circulation  to the abdomen,  hands & feet. Strengthens the digestive system & great treatment for abscess & boils.

Blood Tonic: Taken for blood deficiencies conditions; anemia; palpation & lowered vitality.

Other uses: Aides in conception

Preparation & Uses:

Tonic:  Wine to improve Vitality drink 3/4 cup daily

Tincture: For period pain 1/2tsp with water up to 4xs per day

Infusion: Poor Circulation 1 tsp with 3/4c water drink 3/4-1 1/4c per day

Decoction:  Anemia take 3/4cuo 2-3xs per day

PRECAUTIONS

Specific:

Do not take during PREGNANCY or while breastfeeding 

*Should not be used for heavy menstrual bleeding, bleeding disorders or diarrhea. 

 *May interact  with anticoagulant medications 

 
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.