Dong quai (Angelica sinensis)

Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) is a root that has been used as a traditional Chinese medicines to treat women's reproductive problems, such as dysmenorrhea “painful menstruation”, and to help aid with the improvement of blood flow. It’s has also help aid with the relieve of cramps, irregular menstrual cycles, infrequent periods, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), & menopausal symptoms, & hot flashes.

Dong quai contains phytoestrogens, which are plant-based compounds that can mimic the effects of estrogen in the body to some extent. It could help aid with increasing the production of the hormone estrogen, which can regulate ovulation and promote fertility in some women.