Herbal supplements from around the world claim to increase the ability to conceive and carry a child full-term. This is music to many a woman’s ear, as the mental, physical and emotional stress from trying to conceive and dealing with infertility can wreak even the strongest gal or her marriage. From ancient Chinese medicine to ...
I know, you think Angelica is a lovely name for a beautiful baby girl and so do I. But did you know that Angelica, a plant and herb also goes by the name. In China, Angelica plants are part of a species of herbs grouped under the name, Dang-qui or dong-quei or dong-quai, that are ...
Do you have irregular menstrual periods? Are your menstrual cramps unbearable? Do you wish there was something you could do to regulate your periods and make them less dreadful each month? If you answered yes to any of these questions, know that you are not alone. I have been in your position, and so have ...
According to the National Institutes of Health, the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopause brings with it an increased risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke. As an alternative, many women have turned to herbs, with surprisingly positive results. Menopause, during which the female body ceases having periods, is often characterized ...
A wide variety of alternative medicines are used to improve post-menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vasomotor and psychological symptoms, osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases and memory related issues. Alternative medicines for menopause symptoms include herbal or natural supplements (Amberen, Dong quai, and Black cohosh etc.), complimentary therapies, and bio-identical hormones. Most women prefer these alternative remedies ...
We spend millions of dollars a year as a country in the USA on pain relief. With the rise of narcotic addiction and dangerous side effects from over the counter pain relievers, many people are turning to herbal therapies. Herbs are generally safe and gentle yet effective if used correctly. Herbal analgesics are cost effective ...
Practitioners of Chinese traditional medicine, or TCM, have long recommended dong quai (Chinese angelica) as a catch-all solution to women’s health problems. Midwives in ancient China believed that dong quai was helpful during all stages of pregnancy. According to tradition, it could improve the female sex drive, enhance fertility, ease pregnancy-related discomforts, prevent preterm labor, ...
Dong Quai is an herbal preparation of Chinese origin that has found acceptance in Europe and American continents. Its remarkable medicinal qualities are, in effect, is the reason for its recognition. Indeed, it is beneficial for both male and female and is projected as a medication for infertility, tumor and menopausal problems. Here are a ...
While working at a store that primarily sold medicinal herbs, I encountered a woman who was looking for dong quai–an herb also known as Chinese angelica– as a treatment for menstrual discomforts. She had already reached the check-out line when she turned to me and asked, as an afterthought, “Is it okay to take this ...
Dong quai can work amazingly well as a naturopathic treatment for several medical conditions. In traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, practitioners recommend it as a virtual panacea for women’s health. TCM theory states that dong quai can ease symptoms of female problems ranging from menstrual cramps and pregnancy complications to menopause and sexual dysfunction. As ...
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