Re: Has anyone tried Dang Qui (Radix angelicae sinensis) for ...

[Guest guest]

Dang Gui is known as a Chinese tonic herb meaning to help build up, i.e.,

tonify. It also is known as a blood mover and is said to have some

anti-inflammatory components. Because it is so often used to treat menstrual

disorders

it is believed to be a " women's herb " which is a misnomer. It is used in

herbal formulas for various syndromes for both men and women. Being that it is

one

of the more well known herbs it is often found in many supplemental

remedies. However, it is often misused.

Traditionally in Chinese Medicine herbs are meant to be given in a combi

nation called an herbal formula. There is a synergistic quality to the

combining

of these herbs. Based in traditional Chinese medicine herbs are prescribed

according to each individuals constitution through specific diagnosis. Many

herbal formulas go back thousands of years. There are very few Chinese herbs

that were meant to be taken singularly. In essence what has happened is that

westerners not familiar with how these herbs are meant to be used have

recommended the use of individual Chinese herbs for various symptoms and or

added

them into supplements. Most herbs given in this manner are usually

ineffective. Dang Gui by itself would probably be ineffective for symptoms due

to mold

exposure.

However, if as an herbalist and acupuncturist I should discover a formula or

otherwise that will treat the sensitization to mold, I will shout it from the

rooftops starting on this roof here.

Bobbins, RN, L.Ac, QME

In a message dated 10/6/2006 10:12:00 PM Central Standard Time,

quackadillian@... writes:

From what I'm reading, it looks like it might be useful for mold

illness.. even for men..

(Its known as 'the women's herb' in Chinese medicine)

Are there any doctors on here who know anything about it.. Are there

any risks - esp.for men?

[Guest guest]

There is lots more information on Danggui here:

http://www.herbmed.org/Herbs/Herb90.htm

It just seems as if it would help, from what little I know.. and what

I'm reading..

Do people mix Chinese and Western medicine? If so, how do they do it safely?

[Guest guest]

Alt meds can have synergistic effects with allopathic meds.

Unless you are familiar with the various alt meds its better to do one or

the other.

FOr example feverfew is analogous to aspirin and if you are on blood

thinning meds you do ot want to take it.

Look for a dr who has REAL training in alt meds...not these 2 day

medical

seminars they attend to all of a sudden learn 3 years of acupucture in 2

days...can't be done.

On Sat, 7 Oct 2006, LiveSimply wrote:

> Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2006 11:21:50 -0400

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> There is lots more information on Danggui here:

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> It just seems as if it would help, from what little I know.. and what

> I'm reading..

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> Do people mix Chinese and Western medicine? If so, how do they do it safely?

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