30 Dong Quai aka Female Ginseng - Angelica sinensis Seed Seeds - Zones 7 +
~ ~ ~ WE OFFER BOTH PKT. & BULK SIZES ~ ~ Female Ginseng, Dong Quai - Angelica sinensisDang Gui is a well-known Chinese herb that has been used in the treatment of female ailments for thousands of years. Its reputation is perhaps second only to ginseng (Panax ginseng) and it is particularly noted for its 'blood tonic' effects on women. The root has a sweet pungent aroma that is very distinctive and it is often used in cooking, which is the best way to take it as a blood tonic. One report says that the root contains vitamin B12 and can be used in the treatment of pernicious anaemia. The root is alterative, analgesic, anticholesterolemic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, deobstruent, emmenagogue, emollient, hepatic, laxative, sedative and peripheral vasodilator. It is commonly used in the treatment of a wide range of women's complaints where it regulates the menstrual cycle and relieves period pain and also to ensure a healthy pregnancy and easy delivery. It is an ideal tonic for women with heavy menstruation who risk becoming anaemic. Angelica sinensis , commonly known as " dong quai " or "female ginseng " is a herb from the family Apiaceae , indigenous to China .Use in traditional Chinese medicineThe dried root of Angelica sinensis is commonly known as Chinese angelica (simplified Chinese: 当归; traditional Chinese: 當歸; pinyin: dāngguī; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: tong-kui) and is widely used in Chinese traditional medicine for gynecological ailments, fatigue, mild anemia and high blood pressure.[citation needed] The plant's phytochemicals consist of coumarins, phytosterols, polysaccharides, ferulate, and flavonoids.. It has antioxidant activity.CharacteristicsMedicinalShade TolerantCrop PlantHerbaceousPerennialCulinary Herb/SpiceGrowing Info:Scarification: none requiredStratification: none requiredGermination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed