I ask you information about Dong Quai.
I am taking it along with fennel and lately I had dizziness. I do not know if it is just fatigue or if it is the herbs.
Who can give information? Somebody already has taking it? For how long? What were the results?

Hi Liz,

I have not taken Dong Quai, but its effects include dilation of blood vessels which could lower your blood pressure and cause light headedness, especially when you stand up from sitting.

If you have any negative symptoms when you take a substance, any substance, it is always possible what you are taking is causing the effect. You may be very sensitive to this herb, and you may be taking too much of it.

Try taking just the fennel alone without the dong quai. If you are still feeling dizzy then stop the fennel too.

Best wishes,
waxingmoon

Yes, what waxingmoon said is correct about Dong Quai. The only time I take it in significant amounts is when I am premenstrual to help with my flow. Sometimes, if I take too much, my flow is less like blood and more like water. It has a dramatic effect on the blood and this is your body telling you that you are taking too much. :)
Sincerely,
Nymph

i have low blood pressure anyway and i also take dong quai. it seemed like when i was taking the recommended dose, 6 caps a day, i had the same problems. so i cut my dose in half and i dont notice it anymore.

First of all I'm sorry because this message has no title I did it wrong.

Thanks for all yous sugestions. now I'll lower the dose to see if it is the cause.

When taken in large doses can also cause irregular heart beat, not an herb I would bother with for NBE.

D.Q has a strong cautiounary warning. be carefull and don't take it for extended periods of time.