Angelica (Dong Quai)
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Angelica Sinensis, commonly known as dong quai or “female ginseng” is a herb indigenous to China. It is one of the most commonly used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine and it is utilized for treating many different ailments, especially in women with premenstrual syndrome. The plant grows in cool high altitude mountains in China, Japan and Korea.

The root is widely used in Chinese traditional medicine for women's health, cardiovascular conditions, osteoarthrosis, inflammation, headache, infections, mild anemia, fatigue and high blood pressure. Dong Quai is particularly useful in helping to end hot flashes and menstrual cramps. It is also used as a liver tonic and in treating sciatica and shingles. It has been used in China for more than two thousand years, as a strengthener of the heart, lung, spleen, liver and kidney meridians and as a tonic for the blood. It is traditionally characterized as a warm atmospheric energy that promotes blood circulation.

Angelica Root is naturally rich in vitamins A, B12 and E. It also is a rich source of other vital nutrients such as folates and niacin. Dong Quai also contains moderate amounts of iron, a reason which makes this herb appropriate to use by people suffering from anemia and have a low hemoglobin count. Another compound that enhances the medicinal properties of the herb is coumarin. This is a group of compounds that can dilate blood vessels and control muscle spasms, therefore giving relief from cramping and other premenstrual syndrome symptoms. These compounds also increase the blood supply to various organs, promoting menstrual regulation and healthy blood flow at the time of menstruation. Angelica also contains significant plant compounds that mimic the properties of estrogen. These phytoestrogens balance out the estrogen levels in a women's body, promothing health, fertility and overall wellness in women. They also contains many antioxidants and thus are helpful in reversing the signs of ageing.

Medicinal Applications:

Angelica improves secretions of female hormones to make them better balanced. It can therefore help improve fertility and regulate the female reproductive cycle.

Phytoestrogens in Angelica offer mild additions to the overall quantities of estrogen in the body. This makes the herb effective as a natural hormone replacement. Dong quai can also be used for balancing out low levels of natural estrogen.

Coumarins, a group of compounds present in angelica root, can dilate blood vessels and control muscle spasms. This helps in the regulation of menstrual flow.

Apart from helping with numerous women related health issues, the herb can also improve men's fertility as well as fighting signs of ageing.

Compounds contained in the root also help increase energy levels and provide one with vitality. They also help produce chemicals in the brain, which elevate the mood and help with controling one's emotions.

Angelica root also benefits the digestive system by maintaining proper metabolism and improved immune functioning. By boosting immunity, the herb also helps protect the body from various diseases and infections.

Since gond quai can help control inflammation, it can also be applied topically to contain inflammation and pain. This can be used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other joint problems.

Dong quai can also be used as a probiotic food.

This is to inform you that we are not doctors. What is written above has a simple character and in no way replaces medical application. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.