The Mighty Dong Quai

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What is Dong Quai?

Angelica sinensis, commonly known as dong quai or female ginseng, is a herb belonging to the family Apiaceae, indigenous to China. Angelica sinensis grows in cool high altitude mountains in East Asia.

Did you know that? Now we're going to steep into the history of Dong Quai and it uses!

As a traditional Chinese medicine, dong quai has been used for more than 1,000 years to treat various women with hormonal disorders, along with improving blood circulation and relieve pain. When used in Chinese medicine different parts of the root are used for different ailments. This medicinal herb is sometimes called the empress of herbs, or female ginseng.

The bitter-sweet root, described by some as resembling carved ivory. Dong quai, variously known as dang gui or tang kuei, produces a round, hollow, grooved stem that grows as high as 7 ft. The lower leaves are large and tri-pinnate. The smaller upper leaves are pinnate, which means that the leaflets are arranged in opposite rows along the leaf stalk. The leaves of dong quai resemble those of carrot, celery, or parsley and emerge from dilated sheaths surrounding a bluish-colored stem that is branched at the top to me have a Honey scent.

Tea note: Dong Quai Grow in large compound flat-topped clusters and bloom from May to August.

What is Dong Quai used for?

Dong quai is one of the most extensively researched Chinese medicinal herbs. It is well known as a female remedy! thought to benefit women throughout the menstrual cycle and during the transition to menopause .

A recent study done showed that dong quai is a popular herbal remedy among women being treated for ovarian cancer . Dong quai has been used in China for thousands of years to treat ailments of the female reproductive system and as a tonic herb to treat fatigue , mild anemia high blood pressure and poor circulation in both men and women.

Chinese herbalists prepare dong quai in combination with other herbs, including astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus ) as a fatigue tonic, mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris ), bai shao (white peony), chai hu (bupleurum root),and rou gui (cinnamon bark ) in medicinal formulas for women.

Research has shown that dong quai, when used in combination with other herbs, resulted in a reduction of the severity of hot flashes , vaginal dryness, insomnia , and mood changes. Dong quai should not be regarded as a replacement for natural estrogen.

It has been reported to promote the synthesis of natural progesterone, a hormone whose production declines during menopause.

Dong quai abilities to relieve menstrual problems has been attributed to its muscle relaxing properties and its ability to quiet spasms in the internal organs. Dong quai has a tonic effect on all female reproductive organs and increases blood flow to the uterus. It acts to increase vaginal secretions and to nourish vaginal tissue.

Dong quai root analgesic properties help diminish uterine pain and have been found to be as much as 1.7 times as effective as aspirin.

Tea Note: Secondary herbs are used to enhance the action of the primary ingredient or to provide additional properties that work synergistically with the primary ingredient.

Research done in China shows that dong quai stimulates production of red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the entire body. Its sedative properties relieve emotional distress and irritability. It is used to treat mild anemia and as a liver tonic.

The herb is beneficial to the endocrine and circulatory systems, promoting healthful blood circulation.

The benefit of Dong Quai has also been proven effective against fungi Candida albicans, the primary cause of vaginal yeast infection . Dong quai also helps to dissolve blood clots .

Tea Note: Dong Quai contains numerous phytochemicals, including coumarins, phytosterols, polysaccharides, and flavonoids.

The Mighty Dong quai contains high amounts of vitamin E, iron , cobalt, and other vitamins and minerals important to women, including niacin, magnesium, potassium , and vitamins A, C, and B12.

Tea Note: Dong quai root can be prepared as an infusion or decoction, tincture, tablet, or capsule.

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