How Dong Quai Works

Dong quai herb 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. Because Dong quai herb is a phytoestrogen, it can relieves many ailments but is best known for alleviating menstrual problems. Grown in the mountains of China, Dong quai remains one of the country´s most important and widely-used herbs.

Dong Quai Properties

Dong quai has many enhancing properties. A few of these are listed below:

Dong Quai Contains Phytoestrogens: Dong quai contains phytoestrogens that either enhance estrogenic activity if hormone levers are too low, or compete with the hormone if estrogen levels are too high. Increasing estrogen helps ease various menopause symptoms.

Dong Quai Increases Metabolic Actions: When tested on animals, Dong quai works to boost metabolism and increase oxygen use in the liver (treating hepatitis and cirrhosis). It may also contain vitamin B-12 and folic acid.

Dong Quai Contains Immune System Strengthening Properties: It is believed Dong quai has an anti-allergy element. It has proven positive effects on the immune system, showing the ability to produce protein and stimulate lymphocytes. It also enhances and activates white blood cell activity.

Dong Quai Has Muscle Relaxing Properties: Dong quai’s root is known to contain the following properties: hypotensive, tonic, anti-asthmatic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic.

Now that some of Dong quai’s properties have been identified, read on to learn about how the herb works.

How Dong Quai Works on the Body

Dong quai works primarily as a tonic in the blood, nourishing cells, tissues and organs, focusing on the hormonal and immune systems. The herb contains courmarin which is known to prevent blood clots while also having an anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic effect. As mentioned above, Dong quai also has estrogen-like properties.

Now that how Dong quai works has been explained in detailed. Click the following link to read about the different uses of dong quai.