Natures Aid Dong Quai

Product Description

The name Dong Quai covers several different strains of Angelica, including Angelica sinensis, Angelica polymorpha & Angelica acutiloba amongst others.  Dong Quai si also known as Tang Kuei & is revered in China almost as highly as Panax ginseng.  It is thought that Dong Quai has been used in China for at least 2, 000 years where it is said to have Yin qualities, whilst Panax ginseng has Yang qualities.
 
The Benefits of Dong Quai 
Tonic
- has been used as a tonic, cardiotonic, respiratory tonic & liver tonic.
Menstrual cycle
- has been used to help regulate the menstrual cycle & stop discomfort due to
menstruation as well as promoting menstruation when there is little or none.
Laxative
- it has been used as a laxative.
 
Properties 
Ligustilide & Ferulic Acid
- Dong Quai contains two substances which have opposing effects on the uterus.  The volatile oil substance which

Includes:: ligustilide inhibits contractions whilst the non- volatile substance which

Includes:: ferulic acid stimulates contractions.  Research ahs suggested that both these substances prvent spasms, relax vessels & prevent blood clotting in peripheral vessels. Coumarins
- studies have shown that Dong Quai can reduce blood pressure by dilation of blood vessels & this action had been attributed to the presence of coumarins.  Coumarins also have antispasmodic & vasodilatory action.
Polysaccharides
- these are said to have immune stimulating effects by stimulating the production of
interferon & leukocytes (white blood cells).
Phytoestrogens
- these may exert some regulating effect on oestrogen levels & biological mechanisms.