Dong Quai

Dong Quai is considered by Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)Dong  Quai to be a superb blood tonic. It is also an important blood vitalizing herb (improves blood circulation). Men use it as a muscle building blood tonic. However, Dong Quai is most famous as women's tonic because women often use it to nourish blood and to regulate the menstrual cycle. It is found in most women's tonic formulations. Dong Quai is best when combined with tonics to enhance the effect of building blood. 

The products which TCM Alternatives offers includes Dong Quai Tablets and  Dong Quai Tonic.

Because of these qualities it is widely used by women to regulate menstruation, particularly in cases of excessive pain or unusual blood loss and common anemia. Dong Quai can be of great help in maintaining regular periods, but its use is not suggested during pregnancy or during menstruation.   Use before and after menstruation, and after childbirth to combat the effects of possible anemia.  This herbal supplement is used extensively in Asia. Dong Quai is said to promote blood circulation and alleviate pain for blood deficiency, blood stasis, and headaches.

Other uses in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for Dong Quai include treatment for bronchial asthma, skin infections, chest pains, abdominal pain, unhealed skin lesions, urticaria, eczema, leukoderma, apoplexy, rheumatism and heart arrhythmia.  Its internal moisturizing properties include a mild natural laxative effect for constipation.

Pharmacological action includes dilating arteries and increasing blood flow and improving oxygen consumption. Dong Quai is mainly produced in Gansu and Shanxi provinces of China.

Dong Quai Properties

Dong Quai naturally relieves anemia.  Traditionally used to tonify the blood, promote blood circulation, relieve pain and address the various special problems of women.   Dong Quai is also reported to be clinically used in treating acute gastritis in China.  Maintains normal liver function and protect cells from being damaged by oxidants

The products which TCM Alternatives that includes Dong Quai Tablets and a rare Dang Quai Tonic.  Pin Yin (the western or roman alphabet for Mandarin) names for these are Tang Kwei Tablets and Tang Kwei Gin Tonic.

TCM and Ding Quai

Dong Quai is thought in Traditional Chinese medicine to naturally relieving anemia.  Traditionally used to tonify the blood, promote blood circulation, relieve pain and various special problems of women.   Reported to be clinically used in treating acute gastritis in China.  Maintains normal liver function and protect cells from being damaged by oxidants.

Remember

This above information is translated from the statements provided by the various manufacturer and has not been evaluated by the FDA.  You should always see your health practitioner to diagnose and prescribe treatment for any serious medical condition.

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