Health Benefits of Dong Quai

Dong Quai is an herb traditionally used in China. It is also known as the female ginseng. The cool high altitude region is favorable for its growth. This herb is prominently grown in China, Korea and Japan. The dried root is known as Chinese Angelica. The chemical constituents found in this herb are phytosterols, ligustilit, polysaccharides, ferulate, b-butyl phtalit, isoenidilit, cnidilit, p-cymen, and flavonoids.

Kingdom: Plantae

Order: Apiales

Family: Apiaceae

Genus: Angelica

Species: Angelica sinensis

Health benefits of Dong Quai:

Dong Quai boosts male fertility, balances estrogen levels, enhance female fertility, protects heart health, lower blood pressure and treats alopecia, eczema and rosacea.

Word of Caution:

During nursing or pregnancy, you should avoid using Dong Quai. Those who are suffering from prostate cancer and breast cancer should also avoid using it. If you are under blood pressure medication, then avoid consuming this herbal supplement. Otherwise it may cause excess bleeding. Large and prolonged usage of this herb is not advisable. Consult your medical professional or herbalist before taking it into your herbal regimen.     

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