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Dong Quai is commonly used in conjunction with other herbs as a remedy for disorders of the menstrual cycle, like cessation of menstruation, pain that accompanies menstruation (also called dysmenorrhea), and bleeding from the uterus.冬葵常與其他草藥合用，作為月經週期疾病的治療方法，例如月經停止，月經伴隨的疼痛（也稱為痛經）和子宮出血。 Traditional Chinese healers do not use it, however, to treat menopausal symptoms.但是，傳統的中國治療師不使用它來治療更年期症狀。 Chinese herbalists recommend it for both males and females to treat cardiovascular disorders like high blood pressure or circulatory problems.中醫師建議男性和女性都使用它來治療心血管疾病，例如高血壓或血液循環問題。 Dong Quai has been known to increase activity of the central nervous system, which gives increased strength and energy and soothes headaches which can accompany problems with menstruation.已知Dong Quai可增加中樞神經系統的活動，從而增強力量和精力，並舒緩頭痛，這種頭痛可能與月經有關。 It is also beneficial to the reproductive organs, and is used to treat endometriosis, or internal bleeding or bruising.它還對生殖器官有益，並用於治療子宮內膜異位或內部出血或瘀傷。 It can sometimes treat problems associated with menopause like hot flashes or vaginal dehydration.它有時可以治療更年期相關的問題，例如潮熱或陰道脫水。 It is also used to purify the bloodstream of toxins, stimulate circulation, and is very beneficial to the blood in both men and women.它也可用於淨化毒素的血液，刺激血液循環，對男女血液都非常有益。 Dong Quai is very rich in iron and so it is used to treat or prevent anemia.冬葵富含鐵，可用於治療或預防貧血。 Research indicates it is also effective in evening out blood sugar amounts and reducing blood pressure.研究表明，它在平衡血糖含量和降低血壓方面也很有效。