Dong Quai (<1% Ligustilide/Ferrulic Acid)

History:

Dong Quai is the dried and sliced root of Chinese Angelica, a sturdy perennial plant that is native to China and Japan, and when cultivated, may reach a height of up to six feet, bearing bright green leaves and clusters of white flowers. Both the Chinese species (Angelica sinensis) and Japanese species (Angelica acutiloba) have have very similar therapeutic effects, although each country claims to produce the superior Dong Quai. In Asia, the plant has been cultivated for thousands of years for therapeutic purposes and was first recorded in 588 B.C., for menstruation. Often referred to as the female ginseng, it has been used for a wide variety of "female" issues; and in the Orient, Dong Quai is second only in reputation and sales to Ginseng and Licorice Root. Chinese and Japanese herbalists have also used Dong Quai for allergic symptoms. Chemical constituents of Dong Quai include coumarins, essential oils, vitamins B-1, B-2, B-5 and vitamin C, beta-carotene, acids, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, potassium selenium, flavonoids and phytoestrogens.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Dong Quai Herbal Supplement should not be used by pregnant or nursing women nor by women with a typically heavy menstrual flow. It is not recommended for diabetics, those who are taking anticoagulants (Coumadin, aspirin, etc.) or people who are using medication for high blood pressure. Dong Quai may increase photosensitivity in sunlight. People using it on a regular basis should limit prolonged exposure to the sun or other sources of ultraviolet radiation. Do not use Dong Quai if you have diarrhea from weak digestion, a bleeding disorder, have had a miscarriage or have a cold or the flu.

Capsule Information:
Our Dong Quai (<1% Ligustilide/Ferrulic Acid) supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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