Partridge Berry vs Dong Quai

A delicate woodland vine used by Native American women for centuries to prepare for childbirth and ease delivery.

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.

Saponins, Tannins, Mucilage, Glycosides

Ligustilide, Butylidenephthalide, Ferulic acid, Polysaccharides, Coumarins

Childbirth preparation, Menstrual regulation, Urinary support, Anxiety

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

Uterine tonic, Parturient, Mild diuretic, Nervine

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

2-4g dried herb as tea 2-3x daily in last 4-6 weeks of pregnancy

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

Early pregnancy, History of preterm labor

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

Rarely reported; mild GI upset

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