Dong Quai
Botanical Name: Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (Fam. Umbelliferae)
Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Angelicae sinensis
Pinyin: Dang Gui
Common Names: Dong Quai, Tang kuei, Dang Gui, Chinese Angelica Root
Functions and Uses: Builds and circulates the blood, anemia, menstrual regulation, moistens the bowels, constipation, infertility, abdominal pain, relieves obstruction and stasis of qi, blood, and liver, restorative
Summary: Dong Quai is an herb with a history of use that goes back thousands of years. It is now one of the most popular herbs in the world. It has become popularly known as a women's herb who use it to regulate gynecological functions. It is secondly known as a blood tonic. It enhances blood quality, volume, and circulation. It should be known though that Dong Qaui is not an exclusively women's herb. It is a superb herb for men as well. It is used in both male and female fertility formulas. Because it builds the blood's parameters like the red blood cells, and builds blood volume, it can be used to nourish muscle which makes it great even for male athletes. It also has anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, immune strengthening actions. It is commonly used in formulas for beauty or creating lustrous skin since it nourishes the blood and fluids of the body (tonifies yin). Dong Quai is a restorative herb that creates a feeling of well being when properly combined with other herbs.
Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Angelicae sinensis
Pinyin: Dang Gui
Common Names: Dong Quai, Tang kuei, Dang Gui, Chinese Angelica Root
Functions and Uses: Builds and circulates the blood, anemia, menstrual regulation, moistens the bowels, constipation, infertility, abdominal pain, relieves obstruction and stasis of qi, blood, and liver, restorative
Summary: Dong Quai is an herb with a history of use that goes back thousands of years. It is now one of the most popular herbs in the world. It has become popularly known as a women's herb who use it to regulate gynecological functions. It is secondly known as a blood tonic. It enhances blood quality, volume, and circulation. It should be known though that Dong Qaui is not an exclusively women's herb. It is a superb herb for men as well. It is used in both male and female fertility formulas. Because it builds the blood's parameters like the red blood cells, and builds blood volume, it can be used to nourish muscle which makes it great even for male athletes. It also has anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, immune strengthening actions. It is commonly used in formulas for beauty or creating lustrous skin since it nourishes the blood and fluids of the body (tonifies yin). Dong Quai is a restorative herb that creates a feeling of well being when properly combined with other herbs.