Is Dong Quai meant for a female's cycle?!
Question:
Is Dong Quai meant for a female's cycle?
If anyone knows any infomatino about Dong Quai I'd love to know. I've been taking it now for several months because I would like a better menstrual cycle.
Additional Details3 months ago
Wow! Thanks for all the informative information. You really know your stuff! Thank you =)
Answers:
Common name : Chinese angelica root (commonly written as: tong kwai, dong quai)
Actions and Indications:
Tonic for blood and for regulating the menses, lubricates bowels to correct constipation, reduces swelling, expels pus, relieves pain. Dang gui wei (tail) is being used in condition of blood stasis and clots.
Medical Functions:
1. effects on uterus: experiments showed that it can have inhibiting and stimulating effects on uterus
2. effects on blood: lowers lipids, anti platelet coagulation, and promotes production of red cells.
3. effects on circulatory system,improve circulation
4. anti oxidation and rid of free radicals
5. anti injuries of radiation
6. improve immune system
7. anti inflammatory
8. protects digestive system (including liver)