PRIMARY USES:

Premenstrual Disorder (PMS), Menopause, Estrogen Deficiency

Properties:

Uterine Tonic

Emmenogogue

Antispasmodic

Alterative

INDICATIONS:

Dong Quai (also known as Tang Kuei or Dang Gui) is a famous Chinese herb used for many menstrual irregularities. It is used in menopause to lessen the negative symptoms of hot flashes, mood swings and irritability. It is also used in premenstrual (PMS) disorders to decrease the discomfort of cramps, slow onset, dull ache, mood swings, bloating and irritability.

Dong Quai is an estrogen synergist. It sensitizes the binding or absorption sits where estrogen is absorbed into the body and will increase levels of estrogen. In menopause where estrogen is decreasing, it helps satisfy the bodies craving and diminishes symptoms. In PMS, Dong Quai accentuates the estrogen phase or phase from menses to ovulation. It is especially indicated for cycles longer than 28 days. It is contraindicated for cycles less than 28 das, which is estrogen excess (use Chaste Tree Berries here). Dong Quai will help bring a longer cycle back to a 28-day cycle, help bring on a crampy slow onset period and possibly help alleviate a dry vagina.

Dong Quai helps swollen prostates for men due to its ability to lessen pelvic congestion. It also purifies and nourishes the blood and has been found useful in the treatment of Anemia.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS AND CAUTIONS:

Pregnancy

Menses that have a cycle shorter than 28 days.

COMPLIMENTARY FORMULAS & SINGLE HERBS:

Chaste Tree Berry (if cycle is shorter than 28 days or if progesterone deficient)

Femopause/Fem-Silver (menopausal formula)

Fem-Aid/Fem-Cycle (if PMS)

Black Cohosh (hot flashes, slow onset period)

TASTE:

Unique musky and smoky taste, characteristic to Dong Quai.

Formula may contain small amounts of herbal precipitate (small particles) due to strength of preparation.