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dong quai
[ doong chwahy ]
noun
- an aromatic herb, Angelica sinensis, of the parsley family, native to China and Japan, used to treat menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome, and menstrual irregularity.
Word History and Origins
Origin of dong quai1
Example Sentences
On a friend’s suggestion, McLain tried taking vitamin C and dong quai root for a week.
Chinese medicinal herbs such as dong quai also had no effect on menopause symptoms, but newer medicinal herbs, such as pine bark extract, did show improvement in hot flashes.
As for non-drug treatments, there are several herbs or other "natural" products marketed for easing menopause symptoms -- like black cohosh, soy, red clover and dong quai.
There are several herbal or "natural" products marketed for easing menopause symptoms, including black cohosh, soy, red clover and dong quai.
There are several herbal products marketed for easing menopause symptoms, including black cohosh, red clover and dong quai.
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