Dong Quai

Dong Quai [Glandular], pronounced don kwy, is one of Chinas most popular herbs for women. It grows primarily in three provinces of western China: Shansi, Shantung and Chihli. The root, which has a very strong smell and a sweet taste, is harvested in late autumn after the plant is three years old. The plants root has a vitamin E content that actually outranks that of wheat germ. Dong quai is also a source of iron and cobalt. Each capsule contains 520 mg dong quai.