☯️Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dong Quai Extract

capsule

Conditions addressed

Hormonal ImbalanceMenopausePCOSAnemia

Suggested dosage

1–2 capsules daily with food, unless otherwise directed

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Children

Pregnancy

Avoid

Dong quai is a well-documented uterine stimulant with historical use to induce menstruation and labor — contraindicated throughout pregnancy.

Breastfeeding

Avoid

Hormone-modulating and uterine-stimulant activity mean it's generally avoided during breastfeeding as well.

Children

Avoid

As a hormone-modulating herb, dong quai is not used in children.

Interactions & contraindications

Blood thinners (warfarin)

Contains natural coumarins that add to anticoagulant effect.

Hormone therapies

Possible phytoestrogenic activity.