Dong Quai

Scientific name: Angelica Sinensis
Common name: Dong Quai
Common Chinese name: 當歸 (dāngguī/dong1guai1)

What is Dong Quai?

  • It is a common Chinese herb used for medicinal purpose.

What are the health benefits?

  • Dong quai helps relieve menstrual pains in women; however, both men and women can use it to help tonify the liver and promote blood circulation.
  • Some menstrual conditions can include persistent menstrual cramps, the presence of some irregularity or inconsistent menstrual flow, and physical weakness during the menstrual period.

Methods of Consumption

  • Usually taken with herbs in a meat consomme.
  • To reduce bitter taste of dong quai, we recommend adding red dates as a natural sweetener.

Additional Information

  • The use of dong quai is not suggested for pregnant women.
  • To obtain the best results, we highly recommend consulting a TCM doctor or herbalist before use.

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