Angelica sinensis extract offers a concentrated dose of Dong Quai root. Women use it to promote menstrual regularity and ease discomfort. Practitioners often recommend taking it during the second half of the menstrual cycle, typically starting a few days before your period. The extract form packs more punch per dose than raw root. Still, no solid evidence shows it absorbs better or causes fewer side effects.
This supplement thins the blood mildly. Avoid taking it with anticoagulant drugs like warfarin or aspirin. Do not use it if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have an estrogen-sensitive condition.