Chinese Language Medical Herbology And Pharmacology

In natural chinese medicine the major use of dong quai is to treat and relieve menstrual and menopausal symptoms in girls. The energetic compounds in the herb act strengthening reproductive organs, and help with endometriosis and inside bleeding or bruising. In addition they stimulate central nervous system and thus advance in relieving PMS, weakness, hot flashes and headaches associated with menstrual disorders.

As the nature article points out, TCM has been a scam for decades: it was revived and heavily promoted in China by former dictator Mao Zedong, who didn't believe in it himself, however pushed it as an inexpensive different to real medication. I will not go over that once more here, however see these tales from Alan Levinovitz in Slate and David Gorski at Science-based Medication.

It's safest to buy herbal treatments from a totally qualified natural practitioner who is educated to work out which medicines are appropriate for you. They can also hint where their herbs and plants come from. Contact the Well being Professions Council and ask for a list of recognised TCM practitioners.