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Dong Quai
November 17 2008 at 3:50 PM Liz (Login Liz1967)
I'm on herbs now, since July and no results.
So I read about Dong Quai and it seems to be a "wonder" herb for women. I read it is good for a lot of problems like PMS, hormonal problems, etc.
Can anyone explain to me the benefits of Dong Quai to NBE? I'm thinking add it to my program.
Dionne
(Login Dionne.C)
Re: Dong Quai
November 18 2008, 9:50 AM
Well some NBE products use it for sure, so I guess it's helpful. I've seen it in several products. You could give it a try. Some people don't like it though, I read some threads here where some people felt it was a dubious herb to take.
Liz
(Login Liz1967)
Re: Dong Quai
November 18 2008, 10:08 AM
Can you explain why is it "a dubious herb to take"?
This is what i found:
"Dong quai ( Angelica sinensis ), also known as Chinese Angelica, has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese medicine. It remains one of the most popular plants in Chinese medicine, and is used primarily for health conditions in women. Dong quai has been called "female ginseng," based on its use for gynecological disorders (such as painful menstruation or pelvic pain), recovery from childbirth or illness, and fatigue/low vitality. It is also given for strengthening xue (loosely translated as "the blood"), for cardiovascular conditions/high blood pressure, inflammation, headache, infections, and nerve pain.
Possible Side Effects and Safety Concerns
Dong quai should not be used by people with bleeding disorders, excessive menstrual bleeding, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, or during infections such as colds and flu. Call your health practitioner if you experience bleeding, unusual bruising, diarrhea, or fever.
Dong quai may contain estrogen-like compounds and should not be taken by pregnant or nursing women, children, or people with breast cancer.
People taking blood thinners (anticoagulants) such as warfarin should not use Dong quai.
Dong quai should not be used during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. It should also not be used during breast-feeding.
Dong quai can cause photosensitivity, so people should limit sun exposure and wear sunblock."
If all this is the true I have one question: Dong Quai + Gingo Biloba, is it bad?
linn
(Login linn7880)
Re: Dong Quai
November 19 2008, 3:30 PM
Hei,
I do'nt know why people say it is useless. But I have read that it is a very common herb to use in china and very popular, but that they often use it together with other herbs.So maybe you need to use it with other herbs . Unfortunatelly I dont know which other herbs this is.
November 17 2008 at 3:50 PM Liz (Login Liz1967)
I'm on herbs now, since July and no results.
So I read about Dong Quai and it seems to be a "wonder" herb for women. I read it is good for a lot of problems like PMS, hormonal problems, etc.
Can anyone explain to me the benefits of Dong Quai to NBE? I'm thinking add it to my program.
Dionne
(Login Dionne.C)
Re: Dong Quai
November 18 2008, 9:50 AM
Well some NBE products use it for sure, so I guess it's helpful. I've seen it in several products. You could give it a try. Some people don't like it though, I read some threads here where some people felt it was a dubious herb to take.
Liz
(Login Liz1967)
Re: Dong Quai
November 18 2008, 10:08 AM
Can you explain why is it "a dubious herb to take"?
This is what i found:
"Dong quai ( Angelica sinensis ), also known as Chinese Angelica, has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese medicine. It remains one of the most popular plants in Chinese medicine, and is used primarily for health conditions in women. Dong quai has been called "female ginseng," based on its use for gynecological disorders (such as painful menstruation or pelvic pain), recovery from childbirth or illness, and fatigue/low vitality. It is also given for strengthening xue (loosely translated as "the blood"), for cardiovascular conditions/high blood pressure, inflammation, headache, infections, and nerve pain.
Possible Side Effects and Safety Concerns
Dong quai should not be used by people with bleeding disorders, excessive menstrual bleeding, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, or during infections such as colds and flu. Call your health practitioner if you experience bleeding, unusual bruising, diarrhea, or fever.
Dong quai may contain estrogen-like compounds and should not be taken by pregnant or nursing women, children, or people with breast cancer.
People taking blood thinners (anticoagulants) such as warfarin should not use Dong quai.
Dong quai should not be used during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. It should also not be used during breast-feeding.
Dong quai can cause photosensitivity, so people should limit sun exposure and wear sunblock."
If all this is the true I have one question: Dong Quai + Gingo Biloba, is it bad?
linn
(Login linn7880)
Re: Dong Quai
November 19 2008, 3:30 PM
Hei,
I do'nt know why people say it is useless. But I have read that it is a very common herb to use in china and very popular, but that they often use it together with other herbs.So maybe you need to use it with other herbs . Unfortunatelly I dont know which other herbs this is.