Dong Quai (Angelica Sinensis) Root Granules

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Dong Quai Root Granules HERB COMMON NAME :  Dong Quai HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Angelica Sinensis FAMILY :  Apiaceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Element:  Water Planet: Jupiter Direction:  West Zodiac Sign:  Scorpio Chakra:  1st Root Chakra (Muladhara) Energy:  Yin Gender:  Feminine Tarot:  The Empress (3) Animal:  Goose, Chicken, Cow, Deer, Dog, Bee Sabbat or Holiday:  Ostara, the Spring Equinox (b/w March 19 – 22) Deity or God / Goddess Association:  Cybele, Ēostre, Erzulie, Holde, Juno, Lakshmi   Parts Used:  Root Description:  Dong Quai, which means “restore proper order,” is an important herb in China, Japan and Korea, where it has been used for thousands of years. Dong Quai is sometimes called the “female ginseng.” Also known as Chinese Angelica, it contains a variety of coumarins. The dried root is rich in vitamins A, B-3, C, E, iron, magnesium and other minerals. As a medicinal herb, Dong Quai is known in many traditional healing systems, including Native American, Chinese, Ayurveda and Kampo medicine. It is traditionally used to treat high blood pressure, anemia, high blood sugar, poor circulation, and heart disease. Although these uses apply to both men and women, Dong Quai root is best known as a natural treatment for painful or prolonged menstruation, endometriosis and unpleasant symptoms associated with menopause. The plant sterols in Dong Quai root exert estrogenic effects that help to offset menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes. It also regulates menstruation in any cases of pelvic congestion or blood stasis. Relieves dysmenorrhea and chronic pelvic pain (e.g. menstrual clots, uterine fibroids, endometriosis), amenorrhea, PMS, and infertility. Dong Quai has also been used to stop hair loss and is said to stimulate hair growth. It contains phytoestrogens which inhibit the formation of DHT, a major cause of hair loss. According to the National Institutes of Health, topical preparations of the root may also benefit men suffering from premature ejaculation. Products used for this purpose typically consist of a cream formulated with powdered Dong Quai and other herbs, such as Panax ginseng. Dong Quai is also an important remedy in traditional Chinese medicine for anemia. Dong Quai contains vitamin B12 and is high in minerals, particularly iron. It is stimulating to circulation. Its complex sugars protect blood cells and reduces the production of hepcidin, a hormone that works to trap iron inside cells. As a result, it may increase red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, iron, and hemoglobin. Historical Uses:  high blood pressure, anemia, high blood sugar, poor circulation, heart disease, treats painful and prolonged menstruation, treats endometriosis, treats symptoms of menopause, has estrogenic effects, relieves hot flashes, helps premature ejaculation, regulates menstruation, improves circulation, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, thins blood, PMS, menstrual cramps, helps infertility, improves circulation, cancer Mystical Intentions:  protecting children, platonic love, friendship Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Dong Quai (Angelica Sinensis) is native to China, Korea and Japan. It is a perennial growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.7 m (2ft 4in). It is hardy to zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Aug to September, and the seeds ripen from Sep to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by insects. The plant is self-fertile. Dong Quai grows on high ground in cool and damp areas of western and north-western China, and grows in part sun or in shady forests. The hardy plant thrives best on rich, moist, well drained loam soils. Sow seeds in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe since the seed only has a short viability. Seed can also be sown in the spring, though germination rates will be lower. It requires light for germination. When large enough to handle, transplant the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter, planting them out into their permanent locations in the spring. The root is harvested in the autumn or winter and dried for later use as cut pieces or powder. Store dried root pieces or powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Contraindications & Toxicity: Given its estrogenic and uterine stimulating effect, do not use during pregnancy, lactation, or if you have a history of a hormone-driven disease, such as breast cancer. As it stimulates the muscles of the uterus, use may possibly lead to miscarriage. Avoid in diarrhea, hemorrhagic conditions (including tendency to bleeding, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, or very heavy periods/menorrhagia), and acute viral infections Potential additive effects alongside anticoagulant medications such as warfarin Light-skinned individuals may experience increased photosensitivity May increase the effects of other medications, especially anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs   Constituents:  Volatile oil (alkyl phthalides): ligustilide, n-butylidenephthalide, and Z-ligustilide Phytosterols (b-sitosterol) Phenylpropanoids: Ferulic acid & coniferyl ferulate Coumarins & Furanocoumarins (angelol, angelicone and umbelliferone) Flavonoids Vitamins (Beta-Carotene, Vitamin E, folic acid and B12) Polysaccharides     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. 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