> Supplement Index> Dong Quai / Angelica sinensis / Chinese angelica / Dang Guei > Dong Quai General Information Dong Quai Uses & Scientific Evidence For Dong Quai Dosage Information Dong Quai Safety & Interaction Information Buy Dong Quai Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Dong Quai General Information Dong Quai is said to be one of the most important herbs for strengthening the blood, but in actuality, refers to a complex concept of which the blood itself is only a part. In the late 1800s Eumenol, an extract of Dong Quai, became popular in Europe as a “female tonic”, and today, Dong Quai is used primarily for the same purpose. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Dong Quai Uses & Scientific Evidence For Dong Quai is often used in the treatment of menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea and PMS, hot flashes, and other menopausal symptoms. Dong Quai is thought to be more effective when used in traditional herb formulas, such as Dong Quai and Paeonia, and Bupleurum and Dong Quai, which are prescribed for treating certain menopausal symptoms, menstrual pain, fibrocystic breast disease, and pelvic inflammatory disease. Dong Quai 4 is a popular formula taken to treat menstrual irregularity, menstrual pain, anemia, and insomnia. Although these formulas are frequently used, there is no scientific evidence that they are effective. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Dong Quai Dosage Information For proper dosages it is best to consult a competent Chinese herbalist that can tell you which formula would best meet your needs. It is recommended you take Dong Quai under the supervision of a qualified Chinese herbalist because it is difficult to self-prescribe Chinese herbal formulas. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Dong Quai Safety & Interaction Information Dong Quai is believed to be nontoxic. Allergic reactions and mild gastrointestinal distress have been noted in a small percentage of people using Dong Quai. In some cases, Dong Quai can cause sensitivity to sun. One case report has shown Dong Quai to interact with Coumadin (warfarin), increasing the risk of bleeding. Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. Although it is not certain, conceivably, Dong Quai could interact with any blood-thinning products, natural or otherwise. If you are taking Coumadin, heparin, Trental, or aspirin, you could be at risk for increased bleeding when using Dong Quai. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Dong Quai Supplements and Products Below