Description
Dried Dong Quai Root is a traditional Chinese herb used to treat hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms, as well as chronic inflammation such as rheumatoid arthritis, endometriosis, and uterine fibroid tumors. Dong Quai is also used as a herbal tonic for women and to aid with recovery after childbirth. Dong Quai may contain coumarin, which should be avoided by anyone using anti-coagulant /blood thinning drugs. Dong Quai is not to be used during pregnancy. Dong Quai may also cause skin reactions and sensitivity to sunlight.
Dried Dong Quai Root is traditionally used to treat hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms. It also acts as mild sedative, laxative, diuretic, antispasmodic and pain reliever.
AKA: female ginseng
Size: 100g.
USES & BENEFITS
Menopause
Fertility as well as painful menstrual periods and heavy vaginal bleeding
Chronic inflammation such as rheumatoid arthritis
Endometriosis and uterine fibroid tumors
Premenstrual syndrome
Strengthens the reproductive system
Hepatitis and common blood disorders such as anemia
Can also be used as a herbal tonic for women and to aid with recovery after childbirth
PREPARATION
Decoction: 1-2 teaspoons of root in 1 cup of cold water. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes. Strain. Drink 2-3 times per day.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Contains coumarin. Any person using anti-coagulant /blood thinning drugs should avoid using dong quai
Not to be used during pregnancy
Do not take together with St Johns wort
May cause skin reactions and sensitivity to sunlight
May accelerate breast cancer as well as other viral infections such as herpes
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