Lost Empire Herbs Organic Dong Quai Female Ginseng Extract Powder 100g

Angelica sinensis, or Dong Quai (also spelled Dang Qui, Tang Kuei, and a variety of other ways) has long been used it Chinese medicine, particularly by women. For this reason, it has earned the nickname the “Female Ginseng.”

The Chinese characters for Dong quai means that “a husband shall return back to his wife,” which speaks to its efficacy in supporting health and sexuality. One of the classic texts of Chinese medicine.
 

Dong Quai is:

-The #1 blood builder

-Promotes fertility

-Promotes menstrual health, and helps with various PMS symptoms

-Assists in Menopause

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Not Just for Women

Despite its strong reputation as a female herb, dong quai can be great for men too. It may be especially interesting to athletes of all ages.

The hormone and sexual effects of dong quai can benefit men too. For instance, the ferulic acid found inside has been shown to help improve sperm quality.

Some other benefits that will help both sexes include:

• Anti-oxidant
• Supporting Cartilage Repair
• Protective of Neurotoxicity
• Supporting Mood

Contraindications

While known for helping assist in fertility, it should not be taken by pregnant women. (Dong quai supports uterine contractions and is implicated in miscarriage).

It is untested in lactating women, so to be on the safe side it should be avoided.

As a blood builder, it should also be avoided by women with heavy menstrual bleeding.

Because the estrogenic activity is unclear, to be on the safe side, women with breast, ovarian or uterine cancer, and men with prostate cancer should avoid dong quai.

Lastly, it may slow blood clotting so be wary of combining it with any blood thinning medication.