NOW Foods Dong Quai

Name: NOW Foods Dong Quai
Brand: NOW Foods
SKU: 733739046550
Price: 11.09 GBP
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Brands: NOW Foods

£11.09

Dong quai root from NOW Foods, a herb long used in Chinese herbalism.

What it is

Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) root, 520mg per capsule
100 capsules per pack

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, with water.

Good to know

Suitable for vegetarians

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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Categories : Caffeine-Free Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Greens, Superfoods & Herbal Supplements, Herbal Supplements, NOW Foods, Supplements for Women, Vegetarian Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements, Women's Vitamins & Supplements

SKU: 733739046550

At a glance

Insufficient

evidence for dong quai (angelica sinensis)

Our honest take

Plain organic dong quai (Angelica sinensis) root, 520 mg per capsule, taken as 2 capsules (1,040 mg) a day, so the 100-capsule pot lasts 50 days. It is a traditional Chinese herb, but there is very little good human evidence for it on its own and no authorised claims, so we make no claims about what it does. It is cheap, but it can interact with blood thinners and increase sun sensitivity, so check with your GP or pharmacist first.

You want plain dong quai root rather than an extract or blend
You take no regular medication and have checked it suits you
You take warfarin, aspirin or other blood thinners, or have surgery coming up
You are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a hormone-sensitive condition
You burn easily in the sun or take medicines that increase sun sensitivity

The science

Dong quai (Angelica sinensis)· evidence: Insufficient

Dong quai is a root used in traditional Chinese medicine, often in formulas for women. There are very few good-quality human trials of dong quai taken on its own, and those that exist have not shown a clear effect.

There are no authorised health claims for dong quai, so we make no claims about what it does.

Typical dose: Products typically give 500 to 1,500 mg of root or extract a day.

Safety: Dong quai can increase the effect of warfarin and other blood thinners and has been linked to bleeding; stop before surgery. It contains compounds that can make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Do not use in pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you have a hormone-sensitive condition. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you take regular medication.

Research we looked at:
NCCIH. Dong Quai. National Institutes of Health.
Page RL, Lawrence JD (1999). Potentiation of warfarin by dong quai. Pharmacotherapy 19(7):870-876.

Ingredients & nutrition

Per daily dose (2 capsules): organic dong quai root (Angelica sinensis) 1,040 mg. 100 capsules, 50 daily doses.

Other ingredients: hypromellose (cellulose capsule), stearic acid, silicon dioxide. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take 2 capsules once a day, preferably with a meal. Do not exceed the stated daily dose. Not for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding, with blood thinners, or with a hormone-sensitive condition.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.