This is a short little chart about Dang Gui, Dong Quai, Tang-Kuei (Angelica sinensis).. A lot has been written about it. Its a great herb. But it has gotten a bad rap for being “estrogenic” which is simplification of its actions. I tend to be careful with people on blood thinners. Doctors often freak out when they consult Dr. Google when they read about it. Anyway, we do make a formula for hair loss – as in cancer treatments- that doesn’t contain Dang Gui. Qi Bao Mei for Beautiful Hair.
Observed herb/drug interactions associated with Dang Gui, Dong Quai, Tang-Kuei (Angelica sinensis). [Source]
| Patient Abstract | Herb and Use | Drug Believed to Interact | Other Drugs Being Taken | Medical Observation | Mechanism | Legitimacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 year old woman with history of stroke, rheumatic heart disease and atrial fibrillation | Dong quai Angelica sinensis (Gynaecological conditions) | Warfarin | Digoxin, frusemide | ↑ INR | Herb acts as Cox inhibitor | Likely |
| Woman with history of mitral valve replacement | Dong quai Angelica sinensis (Gynaecological conditions) | Warfarin | None stated | INR = 10, widespread bruising | Herb acts as Cox inhibitor | Possible |