Dong quai explained: what it is and side effects
Dong quai comes from the root of Angelica sinensis. The NIH says its root contains chemicals including ligustilide, ferulic acid and angelicide, and it is often included in herbal mixtures used after childbirth in Asia. One product we reviewed lists dong quai, and no label prints its individual amount.
- In the products we reviewed
- 1, its label does not print the amount
What dong quai is
How much dong quai each product gives
Amount not printed: the dashed line shows the most it can be, the whole blend
Before you take it
If you take medicines
- warfarin
- Dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.1
The product we reviewed that lists dong quai
| Product | Form and serving | Dong quai per serving | Our score | Price a bottle | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Quietum Plus#4 in hearing support | Capsules2 capsules | Not printedIn a 802 mg proprietary blend | 9.4 | $49 | Check price |
Questions people ask
What is dong quai root?
Dong quai is the root of Angelica sinensis. The NIH says it is often included in herbal mixtures used after childbirth in Asia.
What ingredients are in dong quai?
Dong quai root contains chemicals including ligustilide, ferulic acid and angelicide, according to the NIH.
What are dong quai's side effects?
Dong quai may cause reactions to sunlight. Ask a clinician before starting.
Is dong quai safe while breastfeeding?
Dong quai is best avoided while breastfeeding. Ask a clinician before starting.
Which supplements we reviewed contain dong quai?
Quietum Plus is the product we reviewed that lists dong quai. Its serving is 2 capsules, with dong quai inside an 802 mg proprietary blend and no individual amount printed.
Sources
The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.
- 1NIH LactMed, Dong Quaincbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookschecked