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Dong Quai

Dong Quai is used for gynecological ailments and menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.


	Benefits Helps relieve premenstrual/menstrual symptoms. Promotes normal menstrual function/cycles.			Precautions Dong Quai is not recommended for use with any blood-thinning medications (e.g. anticoagulants, aspirin) due to increased bleeding risk. Dong Quai may have a photosensitizing effect due to coumarins. Stop taking Don Quai if photosensitivity or a skin rash develops. Dong Quai should not be used by pregnant or lactating women, or children.

Drug Nutrient Interactions

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be taken to avoid depletions when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement provides additional therapeutic benefit's when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Anticoagulants / Antiplatelet Drugs

Dong quai has been reported to inhibit platelet aggregation and increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin thus increasing risk of bleeding. Weigh desired benefits of supplement versus potential increased risk of bleeding and use with caution.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be avoided when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

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