Dong Quai 4:1
Dong Quai, known as Angelica sinensis scientifically, is a plant native to China that has been a mainstay in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. The root of this plant is commonly used to create health supplements due to its potential health benefits.
A Dong Quai 4:1 supplement indicates a concentration that is four times more potent than standard Dong Quai supplements, meaning that the active compounds are condensed, thus requiring less material to achieve the desired effect.
Dong Quai 4:1 is believed to have several benefits, including regulating estrogen levels, improving uterine tone, and increasing blood flow to the reproductive system, reducing congestion and pain. It is also believed to improve heart health by increasing the cardiac rest period between heartbeats, relaxing blood pressure inside the arteries, reducing the formation of plaque in the blood vessel walls, and reducing dangerous cholesterol levels and triglycerides.
However, few studies have investigated the benefits of Dong Quai 4:1 in humans, and there is little evidence to support its use for any condition, including menopausal symptoms, kidney diseases, and hypertension. There are no case studies regarding the benefits of Dong Quai 4:1 available in the search results.
The recommended dosage of Dong Quai 4:1 is generally 2,000 to 4,000 mg per day. However, Dong Quai 4:1’s safety in children has not been established, so it is not recommended for children. Dong Quai 4:1 may cause side effects such as headaches, abnormal heart rhythms, blood pressure abnormalities, easy bruising or bleeding, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, and photodermatitis (skin sensitivity to light, causing swelling, itching, or redness). Dong Quai 4:1 may also interfere or exacerbate effects produced by numerous drugs and herbs, including anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs and herbs.
Sources:
- https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/dong-quai
- https://www.indigo-herbs.co.uk/natural-health-guide/benefits/dong-quai
- https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/noms/support_docs/dong_quai090308.pdf
- https://www.drweil.com/vitamins-supplements-herbs/herbs/dong-quai/
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-936/dong-quai
- https://www.drugs.com/mtm/dong-quai.html
