Scientific name: Angelica Sinensis
Common name: Dong Quai
Common Chinese name: 當歸 (dāngguī/dong1guai1)
What is Dong Quai?
- It is a common Chinese herb used for medicinal purpose.
What are the health benefits?
- Dong quai helps relieve menstrual pains in women; however, both men and women can use it to help tonify the liver and promote blood circulation.
- Some menstrual conditions can include persistent menstrual cramps, the presence of some irregularity or inconsistent menstrual flow, and physical weakness during the menstrual period.
Methods of Consumption
- Usually taken with herbs in a meat consomme.
- To reduce bitter taste of dong quai, we recommend adding red dates as a natural sweetener.
Additional Information
- The use of dong quai is not suggested for pregnant women.
- To obtain the best results, we highly recommend consulting a TCM doctor or herbalist before use.