Chinese herbs

Dong quai

Also called: angelica sinensis, danggui

A Chinese root (danggui) used for women's health.

Why people take it
Period problems, menopause.
What the evidence says
Little good evidence.
How it is usually taken
Usually as part of Chinese herbal blends, 3 to 4.5 g a day.
Be careful
Raises bleeding risk with warfarin. Avoid in pregnancy.
Medicines it can interact with
Strongly adds to warfarin's effect (bleeding); may affect hormone treatments.

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Common questions

What is Dong quai?

A Chinese root (danggui) used for women's health.

Why do people take Dong quai?

Period problems, menopause.

Does Dong quai work?

Little good evidence.

How much Dong quai do people take?

Usually as part of Chinese herbal blends, 3 to 4.5 g a day.

Is Dong quai safe?

Raises bleeding risk with warfarin. Avoid in pregnancy.

Does Dong quai interact with medicines?

Strongly adds to warfarin's effect (bleeding); may affect hormone treatments.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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