Dong Quai

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Dong Quai

Botanical name: Angelica sinensis. Dong Quai is also known as dang-gui and sometimes called the female ginseng. Herbalists in China have used this herb for generations for almost every gynecological complaint: everything from regulating the menstrual cycle; easing menstrual pain and cramping; absence of menstruation; PMS; weakness during menstrual period; relieving hot flashes during menopause and headaches associated with menstrual disorders. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Dong Quai is often used as a strengthening treatment for the heart, spleen, liver and kidneys. Although mostly used by women, both men and women often use the herb as a general blood tonic and purifier that promotes blood circulation. It is found in many formulas just for that purpose. It is often added to herbal formulas for hepatitis and cirrhosis because it is thought to help the liver utilize more oxygen. If you are pregnant, or have excessive menstrual flow or taking blood thinning agents, consult with your health care provider

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeanne Rose has been gracious enough to provide us with a excellent HOT SOAK and a YOGURT - GARLIC SAUCE Jeanne Rose is the founder of New Age Creations, the first body-care company in the United States to use aromatherapy (since 1967). She is the Director of the Institute of Aromatic Studies, principal tutor of both the Herbal Studies Course and the Aromatherapy Studies Course by home-study. She brings 30 years of experience and personal research in her practice of Aromatherapy. Visit Jeanne Rose's site here http://www.jeannerose.net.

HOT SOAK FOR SPRAINED OR ACHING MUSCLES OR JOINTS 1 oz Rosemary 1 oz Comfrey root 1 gallon water Bring the ingredients to a boil in a large flat pan. Turn off the heat and let steep until cool enough to use. The hot soak should be used as hot as possible. This liquid can also be used as a compress and the herbs applied as a plaster. When you can, insert the sprained ankle or hand or sore muscle in the hot water and soak for at least 5 minutes. Then immediately plunge into the cold soak for 2 minutes. YOGURT - GARLIC SAUCE 1-4 Garlic cloves Salt or powdered Kelp 1/2 cup Yogurt Goodly pinch of herb, rubbed between the palms (herb depends on what the sauce is for) Some Suggested Combinations: Mint with lamb Dill or Fennel with fish Basil with Tomatoes or over cottage cheese Chives or Parsley with eggs Sage, or Lemon for chicken Finely chop the Garlic and pound it with a pestle in a mortar. Add the salt and pound to a paste, while slowly adding the yogurt. When it is really smooth, taste the mix and add more salt if necessary. Stir in the herb. Besides the uses mentioned above, this Yogurt-Garlic sauce is excellent to eat by itself for disordered digestion, and it can be applied to insect bites or some skin irritations. (MAKES 2/3 CUP.) Thank you Jeanne Rose

 

 

 

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