START SHOPPING NOW
Weight Management
WHAT'S NEW?
Quick Product Guide
Specials
Accessories
Free Gifts/Catalog
30 Day
Money Back Guarantee
Privacy Policy
Find Local Distributor
Other Countries
PRODUCT SUPPORT
Weight Loss Directions
Product Recommendations
Eating Guide
Product Recipes
Why Get Healthy
Before & After
Our Pictures
Weight Charts
Cut Calories
FREE TOOLS
Free Recipes
Free Diets
Carbohydrate &
Calorie Counter
Vitamins, Minerals
Herbs & Supplements
Conversions
INCOME
Extra Income
Become a Distributor
Discount Club
Distributor Center
Add Your Link
Our Partners
PAYMENT
METHODS
USA
Money Orders/Checks
 |
|
|
Herbs ~ DONG_QUAI (TANG KUEI PLUS) (Angelica sinensis) (A. acutiloba)
An ingredient in many herbal "women's supplements,: dong quai, (Tang Kuei Plus) or angelica, is a traditional tonic used in Asia to aid the female reproductive system. Its popularity is second only to ginseng's in China and Japan, but Western experts continue to debate the effectiveness of this herb.
| COMMON USES |
WHAT IT IS |
FOUND IN HERBALIFE PRODUCTS
|
- May help ease monthly menstrual cramps.
- May reduce hot flashes associated with menopause.
- May lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels.
- May help build red blood cells.
| Although dong quai grows wild in Asia, it's also widely cultivated for medicinal purposes in China (the Angelica sinensis variety) and in Japan (A. acutiloba), where many women take it daily to maintain overall good health.The most widely available therapeutic form is derived from the root of A. sinensis, a plant with hollow stems that grows up to eight feet tall and has clusters of white flowers.When it's in bloom, angelica resembles Queen Anne's lace, its botanical relative.Other names for dong quai include dang gui, tang kuie, and Chinese angelica. | |
| FORMS |
WHAT IT DOES |
LATEST FINDINGS
|
- Capsule
- Tincture
- Dried herb/Tea
- Tablet
- Softgel
- Liquid
| Generally, dong quai is believed to keep the uterus healthy and to regulate the menstrual cycle.It may also widen blood vessels and increase blood flow to various organs.Even among herbal experts, however, questions linger about its benefits.One reason dong quai has been difficult to assess is that it is often taken in combination with other herbs.
|
- A recent study found dong quai was no better than a placebo as a remedy for hot flashes and other menopausal problems, such as vaginal dryness.Both dong quai and the placebo reduced the frequency of hot flashes by 25% to 30%.but this study tested the effect of dong quai alone.In Asia, it is traditionally used in combination with other herbs.
|
| CAUTION! |
MAJOR BENEFITS |
DID YOU KNOW
|
- Dong quai should not be used by pregnant women or those who are breast-feeding.
- People on anticoagulant drugs should not take dong quai without consulting a doctor.
- Dong quai may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun.
- Reminder: If you have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.
| Traditionally, dong quai has been used for menstrual and menopausal difficulties.Claims for the herb include balancing the menstrual cycle, correcting abnormal bleeding patterns, alleviating symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), easing menstrual cramps, reducing menopausal hot flashes, and improving the vaginal dryness associated with menopause. There are two theories about how dong quai may help relieve these problems.some herbalist believe it contains plant estrogen's (phytoestrogen's), which are weaker than estrogen's produced by the body but which still chemically bind with estrogen receptors in human cells.Because of this, phytoestrogen's may minimize the potential negative effects of a woman's own estrogen, which include an increased risk of breast cancer. Phytoestrogen's also may prevent hot flashes by compensating for the decline in estrogen levels that occurs after menopause. Other experts attribute the effectiveness of dong quai to its abundance of coumarins.This group of natural chemicals dilates blood vessels, increases blood flow to the uterus and other organs, and stimulates the central nervous system.Coumarins also appear to reduce inflammation and muscle spasms, which may account for dong quai's ability to reduce the severity of menstrual cramps.
| Dong quai's naturally gnarled root is flattened out for medicinal use. |
| POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS |
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS |
GUIDELINES FOR USE
| | Dong quai may have a mild laxative effect and may promote heavy menstrual bleeding.Protect yourself from the sun when using dong quai, because its root contains compounds called psoralens that can make some people more sensitive to sunlight and cause a severe sunburn. | Although dong quai is not typically used to lower blood pressure, it does have this effect because it dilates blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood through the body.The herb is also rich in vitamin B12, and so may help build red blood cells.
| For symptoms of PMS, use Tang Kuei Plus on the days you're not menstruating.If you also get menstrual cramps, continue using until menstruation stops.for cramps without PMS, begin taking the day before your period is due.For hot flashes, use it daily.continue the herb for two months before deciding if it works.
|
|
|
Independent Herbalife Distributor
of (www.Herbalife.com)
|
"Results not typical"
(c) Copyright 1998-2006 Herbalicious.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
|
|