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Angelica polymorpha; Angelica sinensis; Chinese Angelica; Danggui; Tan Kue Bai Zhi; Tang-Kuei | |
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A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain stops. There are two different kinds of stroke. The most common is an ischemic stroke, caused by a blood clot that blocks a blood vessel or artery in the brain. The other, less common, is a hemorrhagic stroke, caused when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and spills blood into the surrounding tissue. Brain cells in the area begin to die, either because they stop getting the oxygen and nutrients they need to function, or they are killed by the rupt... 
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Angelica sinensis is a herb from the family Apiaceae. Its root is commonly known as dong quai or danggui () and is widely used in Chinese traditional medicine to treat gynecological ailments, fatigue, mild anemia and high blood pressure. Dong quai has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and sedative effects. The plant's phytochemicals are comprised of coumarins, phytosterols, polysaccharides and flavonoids.
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Stroke as related to Dong Quai
- Dong quai
... improved exercise tolerance in a small group of people with heart disease. Stroke -- a series of reports published in China indicate that the use of dong quai just after a stroke ...
- Dong quai - Campbell's Nutrition
... improved exercise tolerance in a small group of people with heart disease. Stroke -- a series of reports published in China indicate that the use of dong quai just after a stroke ...
- What is Dong Quai?
As a general medicinal aid, dong quai has long been touted to be able to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, lower high blood pressure, and promote blood circulation.
- Dong Quai Herbal Supplement from Herbal Extracts Plus
... flow to the heart, brain and extremities, and the compounds in Dong Quai appear to impede blood clotting, improving overall circulation, thereby helping to guard against stroke and ...
- Dong quai (Chinese Angelica)
A series of reports published in China indicate that the use of dong quai just following a stroke demonstrated a decrease in the amount of brain damage.
- Dong Quai
... exercise tolerance in a small group of people with heart disease. Stroke—a series of reports published in China indicate that the use of dong quai just following a stroke ...
- DONG QUAI (Angelica sinensis) - ORAL side effects, medical uses, and ...
Consumer information about the medication DONG QUAI (Angelica sinensis) - ORAL , includes ... Stem Line With Sickle Cell Mutation; Seizures Likely Sign of Brain Injury After Stroke
- DaytonDailyNews Health : Integrative Medicine : Herbs : Dong ...
... exercise tolerance in a small group of people with heart disease. Stroke—a series of reports published in China indicate that the use of dong quai just following a stroke ...
- Health Library -
Stroke : Weight Mgmt : Women's Health : Healthy Living: Fitness : Nutrition : Mind & Body ... Dong quai is a member of the celery family. Greenish-white flowers bloom from May to August ...
- Statesman Health : Integrative Medicine : Herbs : Dong Quai
... exercise tolerance in a small group of people with heart disease. Stroke—a series of reports published in China indicate that the use of dong quai just following a stroke ...
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