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Josephine holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (UTS). She is a member of FCMA and ACCMA, and is registered with AHPRA as a Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner.
Dang Gui, the root of Angelica sinensis, is often called the "female ginseng" due to its extensive use in women's health, though its applications extend to both sexes. Its name means "proper order" or "should return," reflecting its role in restoring the body to proper function. Sweet, acrid, and warm, Dang Gui enters the Heart, Liver, and Spleen meridians — the three organs most involved in Blood production and circulation.
Dang Gui performs three related functions: tonifying Blood, invigorating Blood circulation, and moistening the Intestines. Different parts of the root have different emphases — the head (Gui Tou) is best for tonifying Blood, the body (Gui Shen) nourishes and moves Blood equally, and the tail (Gui Wei) is strongest for invigorating Blood and breaking stasis. The whole root (Quan Gui) is most commonly used for its balanced action. It is the principal herb in Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction), the foundational Blood-tonifying formula, and appears in dozens of other important prescriptions.
Clinically, Dang Gui is used for menstrual irregularity, dysmenorrhoea, amenorrhoea, postpartum recovery, anaemia-like symptoms, traumatic injury, chronic constipation from Blood dryness, and abscesses. Standard dosage is 6 to 15 grams in decoction. Caution is warranted during pregnancy, in cases of heavy menstrual bleeding, and for patients with diarrhoea from Spleen deficiency, as Dang Gui's moistening nature can worsen loose stools.
Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) is the primary Blood-tonifying herb in TCM. It nourishes Blood, promotes circulation, and moistens dryness. It is widely used for menstrual problems, postpartum recovery, anaemia-like conditions, constipation from dryness, and traumatic injuries. Different parts of the root have slightly different actions.
Dang Gui should generally be avoided during pregnancy as it invigorates Blood circulation, which could theoretically increase the risk of bleeding. It is commonly used postpartum for recovery. Any herbal use during pregnancy should be supervised by a qualified practitioner who can assess individual circumstances.
Josephine Zhuo (TCM) is an AHPRA registered health practitioner — acupuncturist and herbalist.
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