Dong Quai is an aromatic chinese herbal remedy made from the root of angelica sinensis, which is growing at high altitudes in China, Korea and Japan. The root has a strong smell and a sweet taste. The flowers of dong quai are greenish-white.

Dong Quai is known as a tonic herb for women and is used by women in the treatment of female disorders such as premenstrual syndrome, menstrual cramps and to help them with menopause. Especially in combination with other herbs, dong quai is very effective for menopausal and menstrual difficulties. Chinese women have used this herb to regulate the menstrual cycle for centuries.

The compounds that are responsible for medicinal actions of dong quai include various coumarins and flavonoids. Some of them stimulate the central nervous system and let this herb act as a mild energizer.

Dong quai is considered to be of very low toxicity, but it may cause some fair-skinned persons to become more sensitive to sunlight. It should also not be taken in large quantities by pregnant women.

Dong quai's health benefits made it famous as "the female ginseng", because it supports female reproductive system in much the same way that ginseng supports the male reproductive system. It is also commonly described as the supreme "woman’s herb", and as the "queen of Chinese herbs". Dong quai is found in numerous general tonic formulations as part of the blood-building component of the formula. Both men and women benefit from strong blood enabled by Dong quai.

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