Dong Product Name: Angelica Extract Dong Quai Quai Extract Extract

 Latin name: Angelica sinenedis

 English name: Angelica Extract or Angelica Extract

 Active ingredients: ligustilide 

  Product specifications: 10: 1

Functions

Vitamin B12 is found in the dried root in significant amounts (0.25 to 0.4 mcg/100 grams of dried root), in addition to folic acid, folinic acid and nicotinic acid, found in the root; also reported are lesser quantities of vitamins A and E, biotin, carotene and pantothinic acid. ⁸ This may partially explain the beneficial effects of dong quai on anemia.

The water-soluble fractions found in dong quai stimulate the uterus, while the alcohol-soluble constituents promote relaxation through the essential oil. ³ Animal models have reported a progestational effect, not a direct estrogenic activity of dong quai, which would be helpful in many cases of premenstrual syndrome. ⁴

Dong quai may have anti-thrombotic properties through its inhibition of platelet activation and aggregation. ⁹