: 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
Examples of dong quai in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Because of these effects, dong quai can cause excessive bleeding with warfarin.9
More research is required, but people taking this herb in combination with blood-thinning medications should be more cautious.
—
Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 12 Nov. 2025
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
Women’s wellness brand O Positiv, which is available at Target, Walmart and CVS, has been expanding its lineup since its early days, first launching with Flo, $32, a gummy vitamin infused with dong quai, lemon balm, chasteberry and vitamin B6 to treat symptoms of PMS.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 12 Nov. 2025
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
Women’s wellness brand O Positiv, which is available at Target, Walmart and CVS, has been expanding its lineup since its early days, first launching with Flo, $32, a gummy vitamin infused with dong quai, lemon balm, chasteberry and vitamin B6 to treat symptoms of PMS.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Cite this Entry
“Dong quai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dong%20quai. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share