II. Current uses

III. Contraindications

  1. Anticoagulant medication
  2. Bleeding Diathesis (natural coumarins)

IV. Efficacy

  1. Herb no better than Placebo for menopausal symptoms
    1. Double-blind Placebo control (n=71 postmenopausal)
    2. Dong Quai 1.5 g tid for 24 weeks
  2. References
    1. Hirata (1997) Fertil Steril 68:981-6 [PubMed]

V. Adverse Effects

  1. Psoralen effects
    1. Photosensitization
    2. Dermatitis
  2. Coumarin-like derivatives
    1. May increase bleeding risk

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