DONG QUAI (Angelica sinensis)

DESCRIPTION: Dong Quai contains Vitamins A, B12 and E. It is an excellent blood cleanser and helps to improve circulation. Dong Quai also helps to heal bruises. Dong quai is the most popular herb for maintenance of female health. It is considered a reproductive tonic and is commonly used during menopause. Dong Quai is frequently referred to as the "female ginseng."

POTENTIAL BENEFITS: Dong Quai is an overall tonic for the female reproductive system. Dong Quai provides nutritional support during menopause and PMS.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: DO NOT use during pregnancy.

PARTS USED: Root

GENERAL USAGE: Dong Quai is helpful for abdominal aches, general aches, anemia, internal bleeding, blood purifying, brain nourishing, bruises, chills, circulatory problems, blood clots, colon disorders, constipation, cramps, female glands, heaches including migraines, hot flashes, hypertension, hypoglycemia, lumbago (low back pain), menopause, regulating menstruation, increasing the metabolism, nervousness, a tonic for the stomach.

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