dong quai; Angelica sinensis
An aromatic herb used in traditional medicine, especially for gynecological symptoms. Also referred to as 当帰 (とうき).
See also: トウキ
Dong quai is used in Kampo medicine for gynecological symptoms.
Standard katakana spelling for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name 唐当帰 literally means 'Chinese angelica', from 唐 (kara, 'China') and 当帰 (tōki, 'angelica'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.