PRICE: $5.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (1/2 gram per capsule) Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs now offers a 4:1 Dong Quai Extract.  Dong Quai (Angelica Sinensis) has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese medicine. It remains one of the most popular plants in Chinese medicine, and is used primarily for health conditions in women. Dong Quai has been called "female ginseng," based on its use for gynecological disorders (such as painful menstruation or pelvic pain), recovery from childbirth or illness, and fatigue/low vitality. It is also given for strengthening "xue" (loosely translated as "the blood"), for cardiovascular conditions/high blood pressure, inflammation, headache, infections, and nerve pain. Click on this link: Dong Quai Extract COA, to view the Certificate of Analysis of this particular batch.  These capsules are filled by hand with a manual encapsulation machine, not with a high speed automatic machine, and thus, only pure, unadulterated Dong Quai Extract is in the capsules. Capsules produced with high speed machines in herbal remedy and vitamin "factories" contain several other ingredients, including preservatives because so many bottles of product are produced at one time, and lubricants to ensure that the machines will run faster and more efficiently. Check their labels! Also, Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs is one of the very few manufacturers that still pack their products in glass whenever possible, even though glass is more expensive.  Barlowe believes that chemicals can leach out of plastic containers and contaminate the contents, and that the use of glass is much better for the environment. In the late 1800's, an extract of Dong Quai called "Eumenol" became popular in Europe as a treatment for gynecological complaints. Recently, interest in Dong Quai has resurged due to its proposed weak estrogen-like properties. However, it remains unclear if Dong Quai has the same effects on the body as estrogens, blocks the activity of estrogens, or has no significant hormonal effects. In Chinese medicine, Dong Quai is considered to be a mildly warming herb. Dong Quai is thought to return the body to proper order by nourishing the blood and harmonizing vital energy. The name Dong Quai translates as "return to order" based on its alleged restorative properties. Research: Uses of Dong Quai Dong Quai's Medical Uses Overview of Dong Quai Caution: Barlowe's Dong Quai Extract uses only the finest quality and most potent Dong Quai (4:1) Extract from the most trusted suppliers. Studies have shown that Dong Quai herbal extract is generally safe, but it is potent and should be utilized with care. This product is for dietary use. It should not be taken during pregnancy or while nursing. If unexpected side-effects occur, discontinue use immediately! The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Directions For Use: Take two or more capsules daily as needed.  For some people, dosage may need to be increased as results and usage amounts vary based on body type and weight. Dong Quai Extract (4:1) PRICE: $5.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (1/2 gram per capsule)