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Dong Quai Max-V Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Douglas Laboratories

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Dong Quai Max-V 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Dong Quai Max-V is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories with 2 active ingredients. 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 Dong Quai Herbal Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Dong Quai Max-V by Douglas Laboratories

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Dong Quai Herbal Extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (200 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Dong Quai Max-V contains 2 active ingredients: a dong quai herbal extract standardized to deliver 1.8 mg of ligustilide, a key compound in the plant. Dong quai is a traditional East Asian herb used to address various health concerns.

The capsules also contain inactive ingredients—cellulose, silica, and vegetable stearate—which are typical binders and flow agents.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Dong Quai product and its label doesn't state a use — see Dong Quai's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for dong quai in this product remains unclear. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for iron deficiency anemia, osteoporosis, heart disease, migraine headache, or eczema.

If you're considering it for one of these purposes, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Dong Quai

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Taken by mouth, dong quai is generally well-tolerated, though burping and flatulence are common side effects. A rare case of allergic asthma and rhinitis from occupational exposure has been reported.

More importantly, dong quai can increase bleeding risk and cause sun sensitivity, so use with care if you're in the sun frequently. Dong quai may stimulate the uterus and affect bleeding — the safety data advises against use during pregnancy.

There isn't enough safety information for breastfeeding; talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it while nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Dong Quai

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Dong Quai.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 163 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check before starting if you take warfarin or any blood thinner (anticoagulant or antiplatelet drug) — dong quai can increase bleeding risk. Also confirm with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on hormone replacement therapy, as dong quai may interfere with its effects.

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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.

Dong Quai Max-V is best avoided if you take blood thinners like warfarin, other anticoagulants, or antiplatelet drugs, or if you use hormone replacement therapy — the interaction risks are real. If you're pregnant, don't use it; if you're breastfeeding or considering dong quai for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first to weigh the evidence and your individual needs.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2012.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Dong Quai Max-V, straight from the product label.

Brand Douglas Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 310539673188
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2012
DSLD ID 5471
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Dong Quai Max-V by Douglas Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
310539673188
IngredientAmount% DV
Dong Quai Herbal Extract200 mg--
Standardized to provide 1.8 mg of ligustilide1.8 mg--
Dong Quai100 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Stearate

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Standardized Herbal Extract

General Statements

The root of Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis [Oliv.] Diels) contains a volatile, aromatic oil with ligustilide, butylene phthalide and butyl phthalide, as well as non-aromatics including ferulic acid and various polysaccharides.

Formula

This extract is standardized at 0.9% ligustilide.

0.9% ligustilide

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 capsule 3 times daily between meals, or as directed by your healthcare professional. If digestive irritation occurs, take with meals.

Formulation

This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.

Precautions

Stop use and consult your healthcare professional if allergic reactions occur.

Dong Quai may cause diarrhea if you have gastrointestinal disease.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.

Caution: Avoid use if you have hemorrhagic disease, very heavy periods, sever flu, or after spontaneous abortion.

If you are in the second or third trimesters of pregnancy, or nursing, consult your health care professional before using this product.

Storage

For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)

General

Formula #77318

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Dong Quai Max-V by Douglas Laboratories label

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Dong Quai Max-V label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Dong Quai Max-V by Douglas Laboratories

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Dong Quai Herbal Extract

Interacts with
163 drugs
200 mg per serving

Dong Quai is a traditional Chinese herb often called "female ginseng" and is mostly used for menstrual and menopausal complaints. High-quality scienti...

Dong Quai Herbal Extract monograph & interactions
  • › Standardized to provide 1.8 mg of ligustilide

Dong Quai

Interacts with
163 drugs
100 mg per serving

Dong Quai is a traditional Chinese herb often called "female ginseng" and is mostly used for menstrual and menopausal complaints. High-quality scienti...

Dong Quai monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Dong Quai Max-V by Douglas Laboratories Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Dong Quai Herbal Extract 163

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Dong Quai Max-V interact with 163 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in Dong Quai Max-V interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Dong Quai Herbal Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Dong Quai Max-V 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.

Dong Quai Herbal Extract3 drug types · 163 drugs

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.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Dong Quai Herbal Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Dong Quai Max-V, from the product label.

Douglas Laboratories

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Name
Douglas Laboratories
Street Address
600 Boyce Road
City
Pittsburg
State
PA
ZipCode
15205
Web Address
www.douglaslabs.com
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Dong Quai Max-V by Douglas Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Dong Quai Max-V by Douglas Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Dong Quai Max-V has a known interaction with 163 medications, including 2 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Dong Quai Max-V contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take Dong Quai Max-V if I'm on warfarin?
No — this is a Major interaction. Case reports show dong quai can boost warfarin's blood-thinning effects and raise your bleeding risk. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering this product if you take warfarin.
What are the most common side effects?
Burping and flatulence are the most common when taken by mouth. Dong quai can also make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, so be cautious about sun exposure.
Is Dong Quai Max-V safe during pregnancy?
No — the safety data rates it as possibly unsafe during pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus and affect bleeding. Avoid it if you're pregnant, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
Can I breastfeed while taking this?
There isn't enough safety information to say either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using Dong Quai Max-V while breastfeeding — they can help you decide if it's right for you.
Does Dong Quai Max-V actually work for the conditions it claims to address?
We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for iron deficiency anemia, osteoporosis, heart disease, migraine, or eczema. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what the current science supports for your specific health goal.

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The Full Monographs Behind Dong Quai Max-V’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Dong Quai

Interacts with 163 drugs

Dong Quai is a traditional Chinese herb often called "female ginseng" and is mostly used for menstrual and menopausal complaints. High-quality scientific evidence that it works for these use...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Dong Quai Max-V'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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
  1. Hirata JD, Swiersz LM, Zell B, et al. Does dong quai have estrogenic effects in postmenopausal women? A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Fertil Steril 1997;68:981-6. PubMed
  2. Page RL II, Lawrence JD. Potentiation of warfarin by dong quai. Pharmacotherapy 1999;19:870-6. PubMed
  3. Heck AM, DeWitt BA, Lukes AL. Potential interactions between alternative therapies and warfarin. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2000;57:1221-7. DOI
  4. Eagon PK, Elm MS, Hunter DS, et al. Medicinal herbs: modulation of estrogen action. Era of Hope Mtg, Dept Defense; Breast Cancer Res Prog, Atlanta, GA 2000;Jun 8-11.
  5. Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. Available at: http://www.ars-grin.gov/duke/.
  6. Amato P, Christophe S, Mellon PL. Estrogenic activity of herbs commonly used as remedies for menopausal symptoms. Menopause 2002;9:145-50. PubMed
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  8. Hoult JR, Paya M. Pharmacological and biochemical actions of simple coumarins: natural products with therapeutic potential. Gen Pharmacol 1996;27:713-22.. PubMed
  9. Cheong JL, Bucknall R. Retinal vein thrombosis associated with a herbal phytoestrogen preparation in a susceptible patient. Postgrad Med J 2005;81:266-7.. PubMed
  10. Chang CJ, Chiu JH, Tseng LM, et al. Modulation of HER2 expression by ferulic acid on human breast cancer MCF7 cells. Eur J Clin Invest 2006;36:588-96. PubMed
  11. Chuang CH, Doyle P, Wang JD, et al. Herbal medicines used during the first trimester and major congenital malformations: an analysis of data from a pregnancy cohort study. Drug Saf 2006;29:537-48. PubMed
  12. Lau CBS, Ho TCY, Chan TWL, Kim SCF. Use of dong quai (Angelica sinensis) to treat peri- and postmenopausal symptoms in women with breast cancer: is it appropriate? Menopause 2005;12:734-40.
  13. Ellis GR, Stephens MR. Untitled (photograph and a brief case report). BMJ 1999;319:650.
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  15. Lee, S. K., Cho, H. K., Cho, S. H., Kim, S. S., Nahm, D. H., and Park, H. S. Occupational asthma and rhinitis caused by multiple herbal agents in a pharmacist. Ann.Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2001;86(4):469-474. PubMed
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  17. Scott, G. N. and Elmer, G. W. Update on natural product--drug interactions. Am J Health Syst.Pharm 2-15-2002;59(4):339-347. PubMed
  18. Circosta, C., Pasquale, R. D., Palumbo, D. R., Samperi, S., and Occhiuto, F. Estrogenic activity of standardized extract of Angelica sinensis. Phytother.Res. 2006;20(8):665-669.
  19. Fung FY, Wong WH, Ang SK, et al. A randomized, double-blind, placebo- controlled study on the anti-haemostatic effects of Curcuma longa, Angelica sinensis and Panax ginseng. Phytomedicine. 2017;32:88-96. PubMed

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