Angelica Sinensis

Angelica Sinensis (Angelica Sinensis) is a perennial plant that is found at high altitudes in the mountainous regions of Japan, China and Korea. The thick, light brown root of the Dong Quai has been valued for thousands of years for its vast array of medicinal applications.

How does Angelica Sinensis work?

Angelica Sinensis increases levels of estrogen (a hormone that plays a key role in several bodily functions) by substituting natural human hormones with plant hormones called phytoestrogens, which have a chemical structure very similar to estrogen.

What is Angelica Sinensis used for?

In traditional Chinese medicine Angelica Sinensis has a variety of applications, including use as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, sedative, and aphrodisiac. Today Angelica Sinensis is mainly used to treat menopausal symptoms, PMS and menstrual pain and cramping.

Angelica Sinensis relieves these menopause symptoms:

• Prevents spasms.
• Sleep disturbances.
• Relieves menopausal symptoms.
• Relieves menstrual disorders.
• Relaxes peripheral blood vessels.

Pros and cons for using Angelica Sinensis for menopause

PROS

Angelica Sinensis relieves menopause symptoms efficiently: This Phytoestrogenic herb is great as a short-term treatment for relieving menopausal symptoms, PMS and menstrual disorders.

Angelica Sinensis is a good alternative to HRT: The phytoestrogens in Angelica Sinensis can compensate for estrogen loss in menopausal women. Angelica Sinensis intake thus has almost the same benefits as HRT, but is less expensive.

Angelica Sinensis has several health benefits besides relieving menopause symptoms: Dong quai is also prescribed for relieving PMS, arthritis, to lower blood pressure.

CONS

Angelica Sinensis may stimulate breast cancer: Medical studies have revealed that phytoestrogens in Angelica Sinensis may stimulate the spread of breast cancer cells.

Angelica Sinensis causes skin inflammation and rashes: By increasing sensitivity to sunlight. Anyone taking Angelica Sinensis should minimize his or her exposure to sunlight and use sunscreen while taking the herb.

Angelica Sinensis’s contra indications: Pregnant women or those taking an anticoagulant should not use Angelica Sinensis.

Conclusions about Angelica Sinensis

Angelica Sinensis is great at relieving many menopause symptoms, but Angelica Sinensis has been criticized because it adds artificial hormones to the body. In so doing, Angelica Sinensis can trigger a variety of undesirable side effects, including serious problems like breast cancer.

It is possible to find other alternative treatments which are just as effective as Angelica Sinensis, but without the side effects. Non-estrogenic herbs, for example, are a great option for treating menopause symptoms. Read more in the following article.