Dong quai is referred to as female ginseng because of the many benefits it provides for women, both for PMS and menopause. Dong quai is another herb traditionally used in Chinese medicine. It is used by the Chinese to remedy menstrual complaints like cramps and irregular menstruation. It’s now beginning to gain popularity in the west for the benefits it gives to women, thus leading to the development of formulas such as Native Remedies Dong Quai. It is known as angelica in western medicine. The most widely used part of the plant is the root but the leaves, stems and seeds are also valued for the light aniselike flavor that they impart on food.
The active components of dong quai are coumarin and ferulic acid. Coumarin is widely known for its ability to prevent blood clots. For women, it has been found to provide anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory remedies for the uterus. Ferulic acid is known for its natural pain relief properties, and as a muscle relaxant. These two compounds work together to alleviate the discomforts of menstruation and menopause by relaxing the uterine muscles. Relaxed muscles, the uterus is a muscle, by the way, cramps can be avoided. The stimulation provided by dong quai improves the overall tone of the uterus and allows it to contract readily. Allowing the uterus to contract readily avoids getting the painful menstrual cramps.
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