DONG QUAI
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The queen of female herbs - "Female ginseng" Angelica, sinensis.
Dong quai root is an aromatic that has been used for 20 centuries in many
Chinese herbal formulas.
It has a reputation for stimulating female reproductive organs and for being
a general nerve and organ tonic.
It is considered the "female ginseng" although both are useful to
women.
Men sometimes use dong quai for kidney problems and related symptoms including
eczema.
It is used in hemorrhages of all kinds.
Dong quai helps to regulate monthly periods (also relieving menopausal
hot flashes and cramps) as well as a mother's recovery after childbirth.
It is also used for pernicious anemia because it is high in iron and cobalt
(a critical component of vitamin B12).
It is usually used for the 7-10 days of each month when it is needed, rather
than continuously.
Avoid using during early pregnancy or abdominal
inflammation
