dong quai

noun

\ ˈdäŋ-ˈkwī

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Definition of dong quai

: 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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dong quai

noun

\ ˈdäŋ-ˈkwī, ˈdȯŋ-

\

Medical Definition of dong quai

: 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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