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Dong Quai (extract)
Description
This premium extract has been carefully hand-crafted using whole root that has been dried WITHOUT SULFITES. The root is immediately processed with organic alcohol to retain all the active constituents that are naturally present in this bark.
Key Benefits
- Traditional Chinese Herb for Women
- Restorative long-term tonic
Product Features
- Sulfite-FREE
- Full Spectrum Extract
- Gluten-Free
- GMO-Free
- Herb Identity Guaranteed
- 100% Vegetarian
- Pure: No Artificial Ingredients
Label Information
Dong Quai root (Angelica sinensis) 500 mg per mL
Other Ingredients: Organic alcohol, water
Suggested Use
Take 1 mL in warm water or juice three times daily. 1 mL = approx. 40 drops.
Background and Use
Dong Quai has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese medicine. It remains one of the most popular plants in Chinese medicine, in which it is used primarily for women. In Chinese medicine, Dong Quai is often found in formulas for liver "qi" stasis and spleen deficiency. Also according to this model of medicine, it is believed to work best in patients with a yin profile, and is considered to be a mildly warming herb. Dong Quai is thought to return the body to normal order by nourishing the blood and balancing vital energy. In fact the name Dong Quai translates as "return to order"
In the late 1800s, an extract of Dong Quai called Eumenol became popular in Europe as a treatment for gynecologic complaints. Recently, interest in Dong Quai has resurged due to its proposed weak estrogen-like properties. However, it remains unclear if Dong Quai has the same effects on the body as estrogens, blocks the activity of estrogens, or has no significant hormonal effects.
Precautions
Individuals taking anti-coagulant medication should consult their health care professional before taking Dong Quai. Keep out of reach of children. Not recommended for use during pregnancy or while nursing, until further research verifies no contraindications. Discontinue if unusual symptoms occur. Do not exceed recommended dose unless under the guidance of a health care professional.
Please visit our Prescription Drugs and Medications Index for a listing of all contraindicated Blood Thinners and Anticoagulants.
