Dong Quai

Dong Quai is a traditional women’s wellness tonic. It may ease PMS and menstrual discomfort, promoting a normal, stable menstrual cycle.** In addition, Dong Quai:

• Relaxes uterine muscles and soothes cramps.**
• Is known as “female ginseng” or “Empress of Herbs.”**
• May ease hot flashes and menopausal symptoms.**

What is Dong Quai?

Culled from the carrot-like root of the Angelica sinensis plant, dong quai is a traditional wellness herb that has been cultivated for over a thousand years in the mountainous, high-altitude regions of China, Korea, and Japan. Folk wellness practices have long used the herb to promote women’s comfort and balance. Sometimes called “female ginseng,” dong quai in Traditional Chinese health practices is a restorative adaptogenic herb that helps align women’s hormonal health. Other folk wellness practices regard dong quai as a soothing tonic for women’s health, helping to ease aggravating symptoms related to PMS, painful or irregular menstruation, and menopause. It is also considered a reproductive herb that promotes fertility and pregnancy.**

Researchers are still working to determine exactly which active compounds are responsible for dong quai benefits. Some researchers point to the presence of coumarin, a chemical compound in the benzopyrone family that acts to stimulate the central nervous system and increase overall circulation by dilating blood vessels. Other studies suggest that the phytoestrogens in dong quai may explain its hormone-balancing, reproductive-supporting benefits.**

Dong quai also offers a good source of the vitamin B12, a nutrient proven to play a key role in the formation of red blood cells. By supporting the production of oxygenated red blood in the body, dong quai may help improve circulation while optimizing energy levels and reducing occurrences of menstruation-related fatigue and brain fog.**

Dong Quai Supplements 

Traditionally, dong quai root was dried and then boiled into tea. Today, dong quai supplements are more popularly available in liquid, capsule and tablet form.  Some dong quai supplements include additional herbs intended to support female reproductive and hormonal wellness, such as licorice, black cohosh root, ginseng, and/or chasteberry.**

Dong Quai Directions for Use

Always consult with your doctor before starting any nutritional supplement regimen. Typical dong quai dosage is in the range of 2000 mg to 3000 mg per serving, up to three times per day.**