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Herbs & Supplements
Angelica polymorpha
Scientific Name: Dong Quai
Other Names: Angelica sinensis, Chinese Angelica, Danggui, Tang-Kuei
When should I be careful taking it?
Whether dong quai contains active estrogenic components is uncertain. Long believed to contain female hormones, dong quai is now thought to work in non-hormonal ways. Women with conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and cancers of the breast, ovaries, or uterus are still advised not to take dong quai. Men with prostate cancer should also avoid taking dong quai.
In several studies of laboratory animals, varying amounts of dong quai caused unpredictable contraction or relaxation of the uterus, which could result in miscarriage. Although no reports of miscarriage in humans have been published, pregnant women should not use dong quai.
Precautions
Very little information is available on how dong quai might affect an infant or a small child. Therefore, its use is not recommended during breast-feeding or early childhood.
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Note: The above information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not meant to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
In general, herbal products are not subject to review or approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not required to be standardized, meaning that the amounts of active ingredients or contaminants they contain may vary between brands or between different batches of the same brand. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products are known because few reliable studies of their use in humans have been done.
This information is provided for your education only. Please share this information with your healthcare provider and be sure that you talk to your doctor and pharmacist about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you take before you begin to use any herbal product.
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When should I be careful taking it? 
