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Dong Quai

Dong quai is the root of Angelica sinensis, a plant of the carrot family that is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Also listed as Dang Gui, Korean Dang Gui, Cham-Dang-Gui, Angelica Gigas

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What should be checked before use?

Dong quai may interact with warfarin, an anticoagulant. NCCIH also cautions that herbal supplements can cause adverse effects and that long-term safety is often poorly understood. 1

MSK advises avoiding dong quai during pregnancy and breastfeeding and discussing use with a clinician in hormone-sensitive cancer. Reported effects include diarrhea, bloating and increased sensitivity to sunlight. 2

For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.

Sources

  2. Dong Quai Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center