Chinese Angelica Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Chinese Angelica against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Chinese Angelica is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for menopause symptoms, menstrual cramps and irregular periods, premenstrual syndrome (pms).Based on those ingredients, 163 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chinese Angelica by Herbal Terra
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry (dong quai). It's a traditional herbal remedy used for conditions ranging from anemia to heart health, though the evidence for those uses isn't well established.
The liquid also holds alcohol, water, and glycerin as inactive ingredients to deliver the extract.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that Chinese Angelica works for iron deficiency anemia, osteoporosis, heart disease, migraine headache, or eczema — the data on these uses is insufficient to rate them. If you're considering it for any of these conditions, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current evidence actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Orally, dong quai is generally well tolerated; the most common side effects are burping and flatulence. That said, it may increase your bleeding risk and can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, so use it carefully if you're in the sun often.
The safety data advises against taking it during pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus and affect bleeding. There isn't enough safety information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding — talk with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice.
One occupational case of allergic asthma and rhinitis was reported after exposure to dong quai.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Double-check this product before starting if you take warfarin or other blood thinners (anticoagulants/antiplatelets) — dong quai can significantly increase your bleeding risk. Also verify it with any hormone replacement therapy, since dong quai may reduce how well those hormones work.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Chinese Angelica is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, but it's a real concern if you take blood thinners or hormone therapy — it can amplify their effects and raise your bleeding risk. If you're on any prescription, especially warfarin or other anticoagulants, check with your pharmacist before adding this product.
Avoid it in pregnancy, and talk to your doctor if you're breastfeeding.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2025.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Chinese Angelica, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 7439500524540 |
| Net contents | 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 324918 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Chinese Angelica by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry | 983 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz. of juice or water up to 4 times a day.
Precautions
We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.
Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.
Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formulation
cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.
Sugar free
Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product
Organic alcohol
No artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.
Natural Gluten free
Formula
Angelica sinensis
Organic alcohol
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA
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Chinese Angelica by Herbal Terra label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Chinese Angelica by Herbal Terra
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry
Interacts with163 drugs
Dong Quai is a traditional Chinese herb often called "female ginseng" and is mostly used for menstrual and menopausal complaints. High-quality scienti...
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Chinese Angelica by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Chinese Angelica by Herbal Terra contains dong quai root extract, which interacts with blood thinners and hormone treatments.
The most serious concern is warfarin (Coumadin) — case reports show that dong quai can increase warfarin's blood-thinning effect and raise your bleeding risk. One person's bleeding marker (INR) climbed after taking dong quai 565 mg once or twice daily for 4 weeks.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Dong quai also poses a Moderate risk with other blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin or clopidogrel). Animal work and some human reports suggest it can thin the blood further, though the research is mixed.
Additionally, because dong quai has estrogen-like activity, it may theoretically weaken the effects of hormone replacement therapy by competing for estrogen receptors in your body.
Altogether, these interactions span 163 individual medications. Before starting this product, run your exact prescriptions — especially any blood thinner, antiplatelet drug, or hormone therapy — through the checker below.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Chinese Angelica interact with 163 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Chinese Angelica interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Warfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Warfarin (coumadin) Major
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Warfarin Sodium interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Abrocitinib interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Anisindione interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateAnacin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine BitartrateSynalgos DC
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dover's PwdAcedoval, Dovacet
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interactionAspirin, Caffeine, HydrocodoneDamason-P
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, PhenacetinLanorinal
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interacts with Chinese Angelica — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, DryAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Read the full Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry + Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Chinese Angelica with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Chinese Angelica Root Extract, Dry
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with warfarin.
Case reports suggest that concomitant use of dong quai with warfarin can increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding. In one case, after 4 weeks of taking dong quai 565 mg once or twice daily, the international normalized ratio (INR) increased to 4.9. The INR normalized 4 weeks after discontinuation of dong quai.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, dong quai may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs; however, research is conflicting.
Animal studies suggest that dong quai has antithrombin activity and inhibits platelet aggregation due to its coumarin components. Additionally, some case reports in humans suggest that dong quai can increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin. However, clinical research in healthy adults shows that taking 1 gram of dong quai root daily for 3 weeks does not significantly inhibit platelet aggregation or cause bleeding. Until more is known, use dong quai with caution in patients taking antiplatelet/anticoagulant drugs.
Estrogens
Theoretically, dong quai may reduce the effects of estrogens.
Dong quai has estrogenic effects. Theoretically, concomitant use of large amounts of dong quai might interfere with hormone replacement therapy due to competition for estrogen receptors.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Chinese Angelica, from the product label.
Herbal Terra
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- Herbal Terra LLC
- Phone Number
- +18083857868
- Web Address
- herbalterra.com
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Sources & How We Checked
Chinese Angelica's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
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The 19 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Dong Quai 19 references
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