: the root of an Asian angelica (Angelica sinensis) used especially in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic, analgesic, antispasmodic, and laxative
also
: an extract or preparation of dong quai
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More studies are needed to see if dong quai alone is helpful at treating menopause symptoms.19
Dong quai can cause your skin to be more sensitive to the sun.
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Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
One of the species is Angelica sinensis (A. sinensis), also known as dong quai.
—Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Overall, data is conflicting on how useful supplements like black cohosh, flaxseed, and dong quai are for menopause symptoms.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024
Side effects reported with dong quai include sensitivity to sunlight, hypertension (high blood pressure), and flatulence (gas).
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024
This wonderful libido supplement by is made with maca, damiana leaf, ashwagandha, horny goat weed, tribulus fruit and dong quai root.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
There is still no magic bullet, but these gummies by FLO include chaste berry, dong quai, vitamin B6 and lemon balm to help relieve symptoms.
—Sheila Cosgrove Baylis, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2023
It’s made with natural herbal ingredients like maca root extract, dong quai, and wild Mexican yam, known for mood elevation and hormone balance.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2023
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Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
One of the species is Angelica sinensis (A. sinensis), also known as dong quai.
—Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Overall, data is conflicting on how useful supplements like black cohosh, flaxseed, and dong quai are for menopause symptoms.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024
Side effects reported with dong quai include sensitivity to sunlight, hypertension (high blood pressure), and flatulence (gas).
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024
This wonderful libido supplement by is made with maca, damiana leaf, ashwagandha, horny goat weed, tribulus fruit and dong quai root.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
There is still no magic bullet, but these gummies by FLO include chaste berry, dong quai, vitamin B6 and lemon balm to help relieve symptoms.
—Sheila Cosgrove Baylis, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2023
It’s made with natural herbal ingredients like maca root extract, dong quai, and wild Mexican yam, known for mood elevation and hormone balance.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2023
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dong quai
noun
: the root of an Asian angelica (Angelica sinensis) used especially in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic, analgesic, antispasmodic, and laxative
also
: an extract or preparation of dong quai
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