Dong Quai (Chinese Angelica): the Most Important Herb for Woman
Dong Quai (Tangquai, Tanggui, Chinese Angelica), is the most popular womanĄŻs herb in traditional Chinese medicine.
What Is In the Herb?
Phytochemicals in this herb include Alpha pinene, bergapten, Beta-carotene, beta-sitosterol, carvacro, falcarinol, ferulic acid, ligustillide, myristic acid, p-cymene, scopoletin, umbelliferone, vanillic acid, nutrients include calcium, tolate, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, and vitamins include B1, B2, B5, and C.
What Does the Herb Do?
Mild laxative, sedative, diuretic, analgesic and antispasmodic, it nurtures the blood, promote blood circulation and regulate the reproductive systems, correct female irregularities, assists hormonal functions, fights hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndromes and vaginal dryness.
Contraindications
Not to be used by pregnant women, people with diabetes, or light sensitive.
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