Dang Gui

 

 

Dang Gui is also spelled “Tang Kuei” in the West.  It is often used to regulate menstrual issues in women and to aid in fertility.

Tonifies the spleen and augments the Qi

Strengthens the spleen, dries dampness – for digestive problems due to spleen yang failing to rise, with loss of its ability to transform  leading to dampness accumulation

Stabilizes the exterior, stops sweating – for spontaneous sweating due to Qi deficiency

Strengthens the spleen, calms the fetus – for restless fetus due to spleen deficiency