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Dong Quai Dosage Guide

Evidence:Preliminary
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General Dosage

1-4g dried root or equivalent extract daily; best used as part of a traditional herbal formula

Maximum dose: 6g dried root daily; higher doses may increase bleeding risk due to coumarin content

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 1-4g dried root or equivalent extract daily; best used as part of a traditional herbal formula

Timing: Between meals in divided doses; follow TCM practitioner guidance for formulated preparations

Dosage by Condition

Menstrual regulation (in TCM formula)
3-6g dried root in multi-herb decoctionPreliminary
Dysmenorrhea
2-4g root extract dailyPreliminary
General blood tonic
1-3g daily in divided dosesPreliminary

Upper limit: 6g dried root daily; higher doses may increase bleeding risk due to coumarin content

Timing & Absorption

Between meals in divided doses; follow TCM practitioner guidance for formulated preparations

Can be taken with or without food.

Full Dong Quai Guide

References

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