Dong Quai
(Angelica sinensis)

General Info

Active Forms

Absorption

Dietary Sources

Dosage Info

Dosage Range 200mg (standardized extract), 2-3 times a day. Most Common Dosage 200mg (standardized extract), 2 times a day. Dosage Forms		Adult RDI Adult ODA

Overview

Interactions

Drug/Herb Interactions
•	Anticoagulant medications
•	Antiplatelet medications
•	Antihypertensive medications
•	Estrogen and estrogen-like medications
•	Oral contraceptives

Dong quai is revered as one of the most important remedies in Chinese medicine. It has been used for centuries for a variety of female complaints and is considered a tonic for women who are tired, recovering from illness, or have low vitality.(1) It has also been used in the treatment of allergies and for smooth muscle spasms.

Toxicities & Precautions

General
No known toxicity.(2)

Health Conditions
This dietary supplement should not be used during hemorrhagic disease or bleeding disorder, excess menses or in severe flu.(3)

Caution if GI distress is present.(4)

Medical and scientific evidence indicates that constituents contained in this dietary supplement have estrogenic activity. Until further research is performed, concern is warranted when recommending this dietary supplement to individuals who are susceptible to hormonally related cancers or who have a history of estrogen positive cancers.

Photosensitivity
May also increase sensitivity to sunlight.(5)

Pregnancy/Breast-Feeding
Use with caution in pregnancy or nursing.

Age Limitations
Do not use in children under 2 years of age unless recommended by a physician.

Symptoms & Causes of Deficiency

Footnotes

¹ Zhu DPQ. Dong Quai. Am J Chin Med. 1987;15(3-4):117-25.
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² McKenna DJ, ed. Natural Supplements. St Croix, MN: INPR; 1998.
³ Northrup C. The Menopause Center. Meno Times. San Rafael, CA. 1995.
⁴ Newall CA, et al. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health Care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press; 1996:28-30.
⁵ Murray MT. The Healing Power of Herbs: The enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants. New York, NY: Prima Publishing; 1995:43-49.

Dong Quai(Angelica sinensis)

Dong Quai
(Angelica sinensis)