| Dong Quai is a tonic and aromatic herb, with beautiful
greenish-white flowers, which grows at high altitudes in countries
such as Japan, Korea and China. This plant has traditionally been
used in treating certain female dysfunctions and discomforts, such
as for example menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome or to improve
their general health condition during menopause.
Both alone, and especially in combination with other herbs, dong
Quai has proven to be very efficient in the case of menopause and
menstrual difficulties. It is the Chinese women who discover the
incredible capabilities of the root of dong Quai of regulating menstrual
cycle. The compounds of this plant act as a stimulant for the nervous
system and also enable the plant to act as a real energizer for
the human body.
Despite the fact that Dong Quai is included in the category of plant
with a very low level of toxicity, there are a series of side effects
that specialist have reported. Thus, in the case of persons with
a very light skin, Don Quai supplements might increase their sensibility
to sunlight. Furthermore, overdose is strictly forbidden in the
case of pregnant women.
Due to its marvelous benefits on the women organism, Dong Quai is
also known in the medical literature under the name of “the
female ginseng”, “woman’s herb”, “queen
of Chinese Herbs”. It is recognized to have a similar effect
on the female reproductive system, to the one ginseng plants have
on the male reproductive system.
The studies performed on this herb, with the purpose of determining
which components are the most responsible for the high degree of
efficiency in the menstrual and uterine dysfunctional problems,
give credits to two ingredients: one of them is called coumarins
ans is believed to contribute to blood vessels dilatation, to stimulating
the central nervous system and the entire blood flow throughout
the body. Moreover, it has the ability to relax the uterus muscles,
which, in fact, explains why Don Quai was traditionally used in
curing menstrual cramps.
The other highly rated ingredient contained by this plant is called
phytoestrogens, which, despite de fat that is weaker than the type
of estrogens produced by the body, does perfectly manage to estrogen
sites on human cells. As a result, the negative effects of the women
estrogen that might appear, like for example breast cancer, are
greatly prevented.
Among the other beneficial effects produced by this herb, reducing
fatigue and lowering blood pressure, as well nourishing the body
fluids, are among the most highly rated. As it is a rich and reliable
source of vitamin B12, Dong Quai components play a main role in
stimulating red blood cell production. As a direct result, this
herb can be considered an energy producer, due to the fact that
it contributes to maximizing the number of red blood cells transported
throughout the human body.
Don Quai is available on the market in various forms: as tincture,
tablets, soft gels, liquids, dried herb (tea) and capsules. In case
you do not consult with a physician, make sure to carefully read
the instructions referring to the therapeutic dosages recommended
for specific discomforts or dysfunctions.
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