Dong Quai
Umbelliferae
ANGELICA SINENSIS
(dang gui, Chinese Angellica)
Dong Quai
Umbelliferae
ANGELICA SINENSIS
You will find 3 major types of Angelica sinensis: American, Chinese, and European. All three are useful for the digestion and also the circulation, but there are some certain differences in the way they work so that they cannot be used interchangeably. The variety described click here (just click the following article) has been selected for the wide ranging uses of its.
History
Dong Quai strongly resembles the Western counterpart of its, though the application of its differs in certain respects. While simultaneously being used for the circulation, it is mainly used for women’s conditions, and its use is increasingly respected.
History
Parts used Roots, rhizomes, leaves, stalks, and seeds.
Parts used
Active constituents Volatile oil, coumarins, vitamin B12.
Established constituents
How it performs in the body Dong Quai’s constituents suggest it is invaluable in the treatment of women’s reproductive problems. It combines measures on the blood and circulation for being effective for menopause symptoms such as aches, aches, and irregular or absent periods. It’s anti-spasmodic, so it also aids aching periods. The Chinese use is as being a blood tonic to protect against blurred, tinnitus, palpitations, and anemia vision. Just like the cousin of its, garden angelica, dong quai can be a carminative an warming herb that aids digestion which enables it to address long-term liver infections or damage. Angelica sinensis indications are really in situations of constipation. The root is anti biotic, and is used when the patient has sores or abscesses. It’s properties are that of sweet, acrid, bitter, and hot.
What it operates in the body
Applications
The root is added to foods in China as a tonic for the circulation. Excellent with other herbs as a wine. Take a single wineglassful one day. As an infusion, take one or even 2 cups daily. Dosage is 3 15 g (1/8 – 3/4 oz).
Applications
Indications
– Irregular or painful periods.
– Menopause, as a tonic for the reproductive system.
– As a blood circulation herb for cool feet and hands.
– Improves digestion.
– Impaired liver function.
Indications
Contraindications