Anyone have experience with Dong Quai?

[Stevi]

Any info would be welcome.

I've probably tried everything else except Maca! LOL

[RosieL]

I've never heard of it. :-/ Sorry!

[secondimpression]

Yes! I used it while TTC my DS. It's also known as false unicorn root and you can find it in organic markets and natural food stores. My local herb shop didn't carry it but I've heard that most do.

I was using it in tincture form, 15 drops in a cup of water, twice a day from CD1 until 7DPO. It's contra-indicated in pregnancy so I stopped it around the earliest time implantation could occur. It's a uterine tonic, so expect heavier periods with more cramping.

I started using it the cycle before I concieved DS and didn't notice much except a wicked heavy period at the end of that cycle. For a uterine tonic, it definitely did it's job and I certainly felt "cleaned out". I concieved DS the next cycle (#7 TTC).

This was 3  years ago so I could be fuzzy on some of the information/dosages. Do absolutely verify before trying it yourself!

I do think it helped me concieve my DS though! HTH!

[Stevi]

SecondImpression...   Thank you!! I'm only a few days from ovulation right now, so I am thinking of starting the Dong Quai next cycle. (Of course, that's if I don't get that long awaited BFP. LOL)