Dong Quai
Female tonic
Female tonic
Overview
Female tonic
Latin name : Angelica sinensis
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Racine
- Preparation Forms
- extrait sec, gelule, teinture mere
- Active Compounds
- ligustilide, ferulic acid, polysaccharides
Therapeutic Properties
- Uterine tonic
- Menstrual regulator
- Anti-anemic
Recommended Dosage
500-1000 mg extract 2-3x/day
Contraindications
- Anticoagulants
- Heavy periods
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended