Herbal Dong quai
Dong quai is a herb that is in the celery family. It is popular throughout China, Japan, and Korea. The root is often boiled or soaked in wine. The root is then removed and the liquid is taken orally.
In Chinese medicine,it is often refereed to as the “female ginseng” because of its effect on the female hormonal system.
Dong qua is used for:
- Menopausal symptoms
- PMS
- Anemia
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- High blood pressure
- Ulcers
Other conditions for which dong quai has been used:
- Constipation
- Migraine headache
- Pain
- Liver disorders
Common misspelling of Dong quai – Don kuai, Dung kui, Dun qui
zilma on Sun, 23rd Oct 2011 3:16 am
Passei a usar don quai para não ter fumegachos durante a menopausa .Mas a farmácia que manipula diz que acha que para isso não faz efeito .Estou com 56 anos e realmente não tenho esses caloroes ..Pra min don quai é otimo.Minha ginocologista diz que estou otima….agora resolvi ler sobre essa erva e fiquei muito satisfeita..obrigada pela ajuda.