NATURE'S ANSWER DONG QUAI ROOT 90 VEG CAPS

NATURE'S ANSWER DONG QUAI ROOT 90 VEG CAPS Promotes Female Hormonal Balance Dong Quai's principle use has been for female problems, especially for ailments afflicting the female organs and the smooth muscles of the uterus. Dong Quai helps to maintain a proper balance of female hormones. For men, Dong Quai can enhance the use of Vitamin E, which may be an explanation of its prevention of testicular disease. Dong Quai has been reported to have antibiotic effects on several bacteria including E. coli, streptococcus and shigella. Dong Quai is a bowel lubricant, thus helping to overcome constipation. Dong Quai, referred to as the 'female ginseng', is rich in vitamins and minerals and is one of the most widely used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. It is effective for female disorders such as menstrual disturbances, PMS and hot flashes due to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiseptic, bactericidal and vasodilative effects. The herb is also used to regulate menstrual cycles, relieve menstrual cramps and alleviate symptoms related to PMS. It is used to promote circulation, to regulate the menstrual cycle and stop discomforts of menstruation. That means it's good for PMS. In Western herbal terms, it is used for dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), metrorrhagia (too much menstruation) and amenorrhea (too little, or no, menstruation). Dong quai is also often recommended during pregnancy to ease delivery, reduce pain and discomfort and eliminate complications as much as possible. Most of the actions of dong quai depend on the presence of coumarins, phytosterols, polysaccharides, and flavonoids.' 'Dong quai contains estrogenic substances that may exert some regulating effect on estrogen levels and on estrogenic biological mechanisms. They seem to enhance estrogenic effects when estrogen levels are too low, and compete when levels are too high. This would be in keeping with the idea of a menstrual tonic. It is doubtful if dong quai has any direct estrogenic effects.' 'Substantial pharmacological research has validated these properties in dong quai. Anticramping, hypotensive, tonic, antiasthmatic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic properties in the root have all been demonstrated by basic research. It has also been shown to be effective against several strains of microorganisms, especially fungi such as Candida albicans, the primary causative agent in vaginal yeast infections. This constellation of properties would help explain the plant's sometimes dramatic effect on the PMS symptoms.' Capsule [Article in Chinese] Xie 1990 Recommendations: 2 capsules, 3x daily Botanical Name: Angelica sinensis Ingredients: Each Serving Contains: Dong Quai root 1,100 mg. Other Ingredients: Vegetable cellulose, Vegetable-derived magnesium stearate. Safety Info: Does Not Contain lactose, sugar, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, egg, dairy products, artificial flavoring or preservatives. All herbs are Certified Organic. item # 215704 $10.99