Dong Quai

Angelia sinensis (Dang Gui)

Atmospheric energy: warm

Flavor: sweet, acrid, bitter

Meridians: Heart, Liver, Spleen and Kidney

Tonic actions: blood tonic

Most highly praised blood tonic used in the East. Dong Quai is used by women to regulate the menstrual function and as a sedative. Also used to tonify the female sex organs and to maintain normal reproductive functions. Nourishes blood and lowers blood pressure temporarily. Not to be taken while pregnant.