Botanical name: Angelica sinensis
Other name: Chinese angelica, dang gui, tang kuei, tan kue
Dong quai, a perennial herb native to China, Japan, and Korea, has a root that has been employed for centuries as a spice, tonic, and medicinal agent. Referenced in the second-century Chinese herbal treatise, Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, Dong quai is recognized for its historical use in treating gynecologic disorders.
Medicinal Uses:
- Joint discomfort
- Occasional digestive problems such as constipation or diarrhea
- Dry skin
- Stress related headaches
