Herbs
Dong Quai (Angelica Sinensis)
| A.K.A.: |
Tang-Kuei, Woman's Herb |
| Part Used: |
Root |
| Properties: |
Alterative, Antibacterial, Antineoplastic, Antispasmodic, Blood Purifier, Estrogenic, Hypotensive, Immunostimulant, Pruifier, Estrogenic, Hypotensive, Immunostimulant, Purgative (mild), Sedative |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Essential Minerals (all), Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nicotinic, Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium, Silicon, Sodium, Vitamins A, B12, B-complex, C, E, and Zinc |
| Primary Uses: |
Anemia, Bleeding/internal, Blood Impurities, Childbirth pains, Glandular Problems, Hot Flashes, Menstrual Symptoms, Nervousness, Spasms/muscles, Uterine Problems. |
| Secondary Uses: |
Angina. Arthritis Pain, Arteriosclerosis, Back Pain/lower, Bruises, Chills, Cramps/uterine, Diabetes, Gastric Disorders, headaches, Hypertension, Hypoglycemia, Insomnia, Pain/abdominal, Lung Disorder, Metabolism/slow, pain, Plague, Skin Conditions, Tumors |
Dong quai has been used to improve digestion and assimilation, strengthen the nervous system, to aid in stroke recovery, as a blood purifier, to dissolve blood clots, improve circulation, stimulate production of interferon and boost the immune system.
- Helps to maintain a proper balance of female hormones.
- Has a cosmetic side-affect of enhancing the breast of some women.
- Helps to cleanse and purify the blood, which promotes better blood circulation; relieving the pain of traumatic injuries which are caused by the toxic reaction of injured congested intracellular tissue fluid.
- Calms nerves.
- Bowel lubricant, helping to overcome constipation.
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