Dong Quai (Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica dahurica, angelica sinensis, Chinese angelica, dang gui, ligustilides, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, tang-kuei)
Classes: Women's Health, Herbals
- Suggested dosing of Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica dahurica (dong quai)
- Suggested uses of Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica dahurica (dong quai)
- Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica dahurica (dong quai) adverse (side) effects
- Warnings
- Pregnancy
- Pharmacology of Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica dahurica (dong quai)
Suggested dosing of Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica dahurica (dong quai)
Extract
1 ml PO TID, Or
Other Information
1-2 g steeped in boiling water TId
Menopausal symptoms: 4.5 g powder PO qd
3-4 g PO div TID with meals, Or
520-1560 mg PO TID, Or
Suggested uses of Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica dahurica (dong quai)
Stimulate normal menstrual flow, prevent cramping
Anemia, constipation, dysmenorrhea, hypertension, psoriasis, rheumatism, skin depigmentation, ulcers
Efficacy
Controversial; apparently more effective in combination with other herbs
Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica dahurica (dong quai) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Photodermatitis (especially A. archangelica)
Safrole, in essential oil, is carcinogen
Photosensitivity
Potential mutagen
Warnings
Contraindications
Breast cancer, endometriosis, hormone sensitive conditions, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, uterine fibroids
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: avoid use
Lactation: avoid use
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica dahurica (dong quai)
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of action
Phytoestrogen modulate endogenous estrogen effects; also contains coumarins
