Description
Viridian Dong Quai Root 400mg Organic 60
Vegan, Organic, Veg Caps
Dong Quai, certified organic by the Soil Association.
Directions: As a food supplement, take one to three capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
One vegetarian capsule provides:
Ingredient | Weight | %EC NRV |
Organic Dong Quai root | 400mg |
PHYTOESTROGEN ACTIVITY
TONIC EFFECTS
ANALGESIC ACTIVITY
CARDIOVASCULAR PROTECTION
SMOOTH MUSCLE RELAXANT
ANTI ALLERGY
IMMUNE SUPPORT
ANTI MICROBIAL
In Asia, angelica’s reputation is perhaps second only to ginseng. Angelica is generally regarded as a ‘female’ remedy, used in such conditions as dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, metorrhagia, and menopausal symptoms.
Angelica is also used in the treatment of abdominal pain, anemia, injuries, arthritis, migraine headache, and many other conditions.
Dosage
100-500mg standardised extract or 1-2g of powdered root daily. Best taken with food.
Potential applications
Dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), amenorrhoea (lack of menstruation), metorrhagia (too frequent menstruation), PMS, uterine bleeding, menopause, food/respiratory/skin allergies, anemia, relieves constipation by lubricating the bowels, infertility. Has been shown to be useful in abnormal protein metabolism due to chronic hepatitis or hepatic cirrhosis. Overall female tonic.
Known contraindications
Not recommended for use during pregnancy (particularly the first trimester) and lactation, or those with diarrhoea caused by weak digestion, haemorrhagic disease, bleeding tendency or very heavy periods.
Interactions
Not recommended in patients receiving warfarin treatment. Caution suggested in those on hypertensive medication.
Useful links
PMS – magnesium and vitamin B6, hemp seed oil, ‘high-five’ multi-vitamin and mineral
Allergy – quercetin complex, flax seed oil, coleus forskholii, ester C, antioxidants
Menopause – hemp seed oil, calcium / magnesium / boron, trace minerals, ‘high-five’ multi-vitamin and mineral