Product description:
Latin Name: Angelica Sinensis
Plant Family: Umbelliferae
Common Name: Dong Quai
Origin & History:
: Mainly from three Chinese provinces, Shansi, Shantung and Chili where it is ranked next to licorice in frequency of use in Chinese herbal prescriptions. It is a brown, fleshy root and has a strong celery-like odor.
Active Constituents:
Parts Used:
Roots
Constituents:
Cadinene, Carotene, Carvacrol, Isosafrol, Essential Oil, Safrol, Sesquiterpenes, Sucrose and Vitamins A, B12 and E.
Common Uses:
An all purpose herb used as an overall tonic for the female reproductive system and to treat a variety of female gynecological disorders. Rich in vitamins and minerals, this herb has been used extensively to alleviate discomfort caused by premenstrual syndrome and menopause as well as other symptoms associated with female hormonal changes. May also be effective in the treatment of high blood pressure.
Side Effects & Cautions:
None known.
