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what else you should know
dong quay root
palm slices
Donq quai is a member of the carrot family that is also known as Chinese
angelica. It is widely used in China, Korea and Japan, especially by
women. In fact, it is commonly referred to as "female ginseng" in Asian
countries.
Although use if this herb is generally considered safe, it should not be
consumed in large quantity or taken at all by pregnant or nursing women.
It should also be noted that because dong quai root contains coumarin
compounds, it can increase the effects of blood-thinning medications and
the risk of bleeding. Be sure to check with your physician before using
this herb if you take any other medicines.
