Dong Quai

Umbelliferae

ANGELICA SINENSIS

(dang gui, Chinese Angellica)

Dong Quai

Umbelliferae

ANGELICA SINENSIS

You will find three major types of Angelica sinensis: American, Chinese, and European. All three are useful for the circulation as well as the digestion, but there are a couple of certain differences in the way they work so that they cannot be used interchangeably. The variety described read more here (just click for source) has been selected for its wide ranging uses.

History

Dong Quai strongly resembles its Western counterpart, though the application of its differs in a few respects. While at the same used for the circulation, it is mainly used for female's conditions, and its use is increasingly respected.

History

Parts used Roots, rhizomes, leaves, stalks, and seeds.

Components used

Active constituents Volatile oil, coumarins, vitamin B12.

Active constituents

How it performs in the body Dong Quai's constituents suggest it's very useful in the therapy of female's reproductive issues. It combines measures on the blood and circulation for being helpful for menopause symptoms for instance pains, aches, and irregular or absent periods. It's anti-spasmodic, so it also aids unpleasant periods. The Chinese use is as being a blood tonic to protect against anemia, palpitations, tinnitus and blurred vision. The same as its cousin, garden angelica, dong quai is usually a carminative an warming herb which aids digestion and will address long-term liver infections or even damage. Angelica sinensis indications are really in cases of constipation. The root is anti-biotic, and is used when the patient has abscesses or sores. It's attributes are that of sweet, acrid, bitter, and warm.

What it operates in the body

Applications

The root is added to food items in China as a tonic for the blood circulation. Great with other herbs as a wine. Take one wineglassful a day. As an infusion, take a single or 2 cups daily. Dosage is 3-15 g (1/8 - 3/4 oz).

Applications

Indications

- painful or Irregular periods.

- Menopause, as a tonic just for the reproductive system.

- As a blood circulation herb for freezing feet and hands.

- Improves digestion.

- Impaired liver function.

Indications

Contraindications