Dong Quai vs Ligusticum Chuanxiong Herb

Dong quai is a plant in the celery family, widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for women's health conditions. Known as the "female ginseng," it is one of the most commonly prescribed Chinese herbs, appearing in many classical formulas. It is a blood tonic used primarily for menstrual and menopausal concerns.

Sichuan TCM herb used to move blood and qi, particularly for headache, menstrual conditions, and cardiovascular support.

Ligustilide, Butylidenephthalide, Ferulic acid, Polysaccharides, Coumarins

ligustilide, butylidenephthalide, ferulic acid, tetramethylpyrazine

Menstrual regulation, Blood tonic, Pain relief, Menopausal support, Cardiovascular health

blood moving herb for headaches in TCM, treatment of menstrual pain and irregular cycles, cardiovascular tonic

Menstrual irregularities, Menopausal symptoms, Anemia support, Menstrual cramps, Cardiovascular health

vasodilator, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory

200-600mg standardized extract daily, or 3-15g dried root in decoction

3-9g dried root decoction or 300mg extract

Bleeding disorders, Pre-surgery, Hormone-sensitive conditions, Fibroids, Heavy menstrual bleeding

pregnancy - blood moving herb, anticoagulants, heavy menstrual bleeding

Photosensitivity, Bleeding risk increase, GI upset, Skin rash, Fever

headache with overdose - paradoxical, GI upset