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dong quai

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dong quai  (dng kw, kw)
n.
A perennial aromatic herb (Angelica sinensis) native to China and Japan, yielding a root that is used medicinally for gynecological complaints such as premenstrual syndrome, menstrual cramps, and menopausal symptoms.

[Chinese (Mandarin) dng gu : dng, should, ought + gu, return (from the belief that it causes blood to return where it should).]

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Dong quai and ginseng, which can cause heavy bleeding as well as problems for people on Coumadin.
5% of women used at least one alternative medicine, including dietary supplements such as soy and linseed, herbal preparations such as black cohosh and dong quai, or non-prescription medications.
Other herbal remedies, including isoflavones, red clover, evening primrose oil, ginseng, licorice, or dong quai, show little effect on menopausal symptoms.
 
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