Herb
Dong Quai
A traditional Chinese herb used to support women's hormonal balance and nerve comfort.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 60/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) is a root long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, often called 'female ginseng,' traditionally taken to support hormonal balance and nerve comfort.
✨ Why it's good for you
- Traditional support for hormonal balance
- May support nerve comfort
- Long history of use in Chinese herbal medicine
🥄 How to use it
Take as a standardized tinctureA concentrated herbal extract made with alcohol. How to make a tincture →, capsuleDried, powdered herb packed into a swallowable shell for a measured dose. How to make a capsule →, or teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → as directed on the product label, typically for a few weeks at a time.
How much: As directed on the product label; commonly 3-4 g dried root or 1 tsp tinctureA concentrated herbal extract made with alcohol. How to make a tincture →, up to twice daily.
Why it works: Dong quai is traditionally thought to support healthy circulation and nerve tone, which is why it has been used for both cycle-related discomfort and nerve-related pain like sciatica.
⚠️ Cautions
- Avoid in pregnancy — dong quai may stimulate the uterus. Avoid if you have a hormone-sensitive cancer (such as breast, ovarian, or uterine cancer), since dong quai has estrogen-like effects.
- Can increase skin sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity).
- May thin the blood — avoid with blood-thinning medication or before surgery.
- Not a substitute for medical evaluation of unexplained nerve pain like sciatica.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
🕊️ A word of encouragement
May you feel renewed in body and spirit, and may today hold a little more peace than yesterday.
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