Dong Quai 520mg - 100 Capsules - Now Foods

An ally for women.

Therapeutic indications:

• Balance of the female reproductive system
• Menopause symptoms
• Regulates the menstrual cycle

Dong Quai, commonly called the “queen” of women’s herbs, has been used for thousands of years to nourish and balance the Reproductive System.

It is considered an adaptogenic plant, especially during menstruation, that is, it seems to provide energy and improve physical and mental resistance at a time when, due to hormonal changes, women are at their most fragile. It has been recommended for relieving menstrual cramps, premenstrual symptoms, menopausal discomfort, among others, for centuries and scientific research is beginning to explain its mechanism of action in the body as well as show evidence of its effectiveness.
Dong quai root has an interesting composition in terms of nutrients such as vitamin B12 and folic acid, which may justify increased energy levels and improvement in anemia due to menstrual loss, as these are nutrients involved in the production of red blood cells.

In addition, it contains coumarins, flavonoids and phytoestrogens, substances that are 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 a lower production of the organic hormone, which can be interesting in symptoms and disorders derived from hyperestrogenism. In the opposite case, therefore, low estrogen levels, as occurs in Menopause, phytoestrogens can be equally useful because, by binding to the hormone receptors, they provoke a similar cellular response, resulting in 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.