Angelica sinensis or "Dong Quai" or "female ginseng" is an herb from the family Apiaceae, indigenous to China. Its drying root is commonly known in Chinese as Radix Angelicae Sinensis, or Chinese angelica
Dong quai is used for menopause vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes.
1. Curing heart-throb, megrim and injuries from falls and also enriching the blood.
2. Providing energy, vitality, and resistance to disease.
3. Treating the problems of anemia, boils, headaches, venous ,low im-munity, and problems of peripheral blood flow.
4. Regulating female hormones, in the treatment of most menstrual and menopausal problems and in pregnancy and delivery.
5. A blood tonic, promoting its production and circulation.
6. Preventing spasms, relaxing vessels, and reducing blood clotting in peripheral vessels.
The supervision of a qualified Chinese herbalist is recommended to determine the correct dosage and formula. In regards to self-treatments, 10 to 40 drops of dong quai tincture 1 to 3 times daily, or 1 standard 00 gelatin capsule is recommended 3 times daily.
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