SINCE 1828
dong quai
noun
\ ˈdäŋ-ˈkwī
, ˈdȯŋ-\
, ˈdȯŋ-\
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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