Dong Quai has been used for centuries as a female tonic to treat such conditions as painful and irregular menstruation. It used for menopausal symptoms (especially hot flashes and vaginal dryness), and has also been used to treat abdominal pain, anem...
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Dong Quai has been used for centuries as a female tonic to treat such conditions as painful and irregular menstruation. It used for menopausal symptoms (especially hot flashes and vaginal dryness), and has also been used to treat abdominal pain, anemia, injuries, arthritis, migraine headache, and many other conditions. It increases the effects of ovarian and testicular hormones. It is frequently used by the Chinese as a strengthening treatment for the heart, spleen, liver and kidneys, and a blood tonic for both men and women. This herb contains coumarin derivatives, cadinene, carvacrol, ligustilide, butylphthalide, ferrulic acid, isosafrol, essential oils, sucrose, vitamins A, B6, B12 and E.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
