Dong Quai Abortion:

Dong quai, Angelica sinensis, also called Chinese angelica, is a member of the Umbelliferae (Apiaceae), or carrot family and has been reportedly used for the Dong Quai Abortion, a dangerous and possibly deadly technique. This oriental medicinal herb has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese medicine primarily for health conditions in women. Dong quai is considered to be a valuable female remedy of proven benefit to women throughout the menstrual cycle and during the transition to menopause. It has been called "female ginseng," based on its use for gynecological disorders, recovery from childbirth or illness, and fatigue. It is also given for strengthening the blood, cardiovascular conditions, high blood pressure, inflammation, headache, infections, and nerve pain.

In the late 1800s, an extract of Dong quai called Eumenol was popular in Europe as a treatment for gynecological complaints. Recently, interest in Dong quai has resurged due to its proposed weak estrogen-like properties. Chinese herbalists prepare dong quai in combination with other herbs, including astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) as a fatigue tonic, mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris), bai shao (white peony), chai hu (bupleurum root),and rou gui (cinnamon bark ) in medicinal formulas for women. Secondary herbs are used to enhance the action of the primary ingredient or to provide additional properties that work synergistically with the primary ingredient.

Research in the United States indicates that dong quai alone has no demonstrable estrogen-like effect on menopausal women. However, some research has shown that in combination with other herbs, dong quai seemed to have produced a reduction of the severity of hot flashes, vaginal dryness, insomnia, and mood changes. While dong quai is not indicated as a replacement for natural estrogen, its unique properties reportedly promote natural progesterone synthesis, a hormone that declines during menopause.

Although Dong quai has many historical and theoretical uses based on animal studies, there is little evidence supporting the effects of Dong quai for any condition. Most of the available clinical studies have either been poorly designed or reported insignificant results. Also, most have examined combination formulas containing multiple ingredients, making it difficult to determine which ingredient may have caused certain effects.

  Dong Quai is an emmenagogue (an herb which encourages your period to start) that can be strong enough to cause an abortion.

  Severe poisoning has resulted from large doses of Dong Quai when taken to induce an abortion, including damage to the liver and kidneys.

  Dong Quai contains compounds called furocoumarins that may lead to a skin rash after being exposed to the sun.

  Dong Quai has blood-thinning (anticoagulant) effects that can contribute to a hemorrhage.

  Women who have diabetes should not use Dong Quai because it can cause a rise in blood sugar levels.

  Women with a history of cancer or who have had (or are at risk for) a heart attack should not use Dong Quai.

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