Dang Gui | Medicinal plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
Traditional use for menstrual disorders. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Dang Gui
Latin name
Angelica sinensis
Common names
Dang Gui
foreign names
Angelica sinensis
The group
Apiaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
China; Chinese medicine
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Apiaceae family.
The scientific name Angelica sinensis is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
root
chemical components
Phthalides and ferulic acid
Properties and medical uses
Traditional use for menstrual disorders.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the root may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Bleeding may increase and should be avoided during pregnancy and in cases of hormone-sensitive cancers.
Consult a specialist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
China; Chinese medicine
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Angelica sinensis are taken into account, with botanically documented propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
China; Traditional Chinese Medicine.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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