It has the effect of Premenstrual syndrome, Stress, and anxiety, Irritability, Depressed liver,  Deficiency of the spleen.

What else you need to know:
Dong Quai is one of the most popular Chinese herbs for women. It is often prescribed for gynecological problems - menstrual irregularities and/or fertility issues - as well as poor blood circulation. We package an entire piece, root to tip, which will give you maximum potency.

It should be stored in a ventilated and dry place.

Step 1: Wash all ingredients. Optional: Blanch and add chicken or pork rib (not included).

Step 2: With all the ingredients in a stock pot, (add 4-5 slices of ginger, not included), add 1.5 liter of water and boil on high heat.

Step 3: Switch to medium to low heat and simmer for about 1 hour.

Step 4: Add 1 tablespoon of rice wine and boil on high heat for 3 minutes, season with salt.

Chinese Angelica Root (Dang Gui/Dong Quai) - Highly valued for the treatment for a host of women's illnesses, dong quai root has been shown to affect estrogen and other hormones in animals. It has the ability to nourish the blood, strengthen the female reproductive organs, regulate menstruation and alleviate period side effects.

Sichuan Lovage Root (Chuan Xiong) - Because it moves Qi, this herb is widely used for various pain caused by blood stasis or qi stagnation. It is commonly used for various gynecological diseases to move blood and regulate menstruation, treating irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain due to blood stasis and qi stagnation. 

White Peony Root (Bai Shao) - Excellent at alleviating painful menstruation because of its analgesic and spasmolytic actions. This herb relaxes muscles, reduces painful menstruation, as well as lowers serum and free testosterone levels in women.

Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang) - A longevity herb known for nourishing Yin depletion, and to provide potent restorative, building properties that are beneficial for increasing fertility as well as sex drive. It strengthens tendons, bones and bone marrow in addition to supplying nutriments to the ears and eyes. 

Dong Quai is one of the most popular Chinese herbs for women. It is often prescribed for gynecological problems - menstrual irregularities and/or fertility issues - as well as poor blood circulation. We package an entire piece, root to tip, which will give you maximum potency.