Category Archives: Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis)

Vanillic Acid Against Mood Disorders?

Vanillic acid is a polyphenolic compound that is found in a range of edible plants and herbs such as the trunk bark of Amburana cearensis and in the roots of Angelica sinensis. Evidence suggests that vanillic acid has antioxidant and … Continue reading

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Chinese Angelica (Angelica sinsensis) Against Anxiety

Chinese angelica (Angelica sinensis) is one variety of Asian angelica species. Common names for the plant include Dong Quai. Chinese angelia contains a volatile oil called ligustilide, which is believed to have sedative properties. This sedative activity suggests that ligustilide … Continue reading

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Chinese Angelica (Angelica sinensis)

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Angelica sinensis (Dong Quai): Traditional Medicine for Mood

Angelica sinensis  is commonly called Dong Quai or female ginseng. Dong Quai is a traditional Chinese medicine, and the plant that contains a number of phytochemicals that give it particular pharmacological effects which include an ability to modulate correct female … Continue reading

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Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis): A Possible Treatment for Mood Disorders?

Angelica sinensis is a herb from the Umbelliferae family, which also include celery, carrots and parsley. The common name for Angelica sinensis is dong quai. Dong quai grows in the mountainous regions of East Asia countries including Korea, China and … Continue reading

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