Dong Quai 520mg - 100 Capsules - Now Foods

An ally for women.

Therapeutic indications:

• Balances the female reproductive system
• Menopause symptoms
• Regulates the menstrual cycle

Dong Quai, commonly called the “queen” of female herbs, has been used for thousands of years to nourish and balance the reproductive system.

It is considered an adaptogenic plant, especially during the menstrual period, meaning it seems to provide energy and improve physical and mental resistance at a time when, due to hormonal changes, women feel more vulnerable. Its recommendation for the relief of menstrual cramps, premenstrual symptoms, menopausal discomforts, among others, has been made for centuries, and scientific research is beginning to explain its mechanism of action in the body as well as show evidence of its efficacy.
Dong Quai root has an interesting composition in terms of nutrients such as vitamin B12 and Folic Acid, which may explain increased energy levels and improvement of anemias due to menstrual loss, as these nutrients are involved in red blood cell production.

In addition, it contains coumarins, flavonoids, and phytoestrogens, substances structurally similar to the estrogens produced in the body. For this reason, they appear to act on the estrogen receptors of human cells, occupying them, leading to less production of the organic hormone, which can be interesting in symptoms and disturbances derived from hyperestrogenism. In the opposite case, therefore, low estrogen levels, as occurs in Menopause, phytoestrogens can also be useful because, by binding to the hormone receptors, they cause a similar cellular response, leading to a "hormonal simulation."

It also contains ferulic acid, which has been associated with analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions. It is a compound with antioxidant action, which gives it protective properties for the body.

Ligustilide is a constituent that has been studied and mentioned as a potential neuroprotector, vasodilator, and cardiovascular protector.