Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Dong quai (dahng-kwye)
An herb native to China. A substance taken from the roots has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat menstrual and menopausal problems. Dong quai may increase the effect of the drug warfarin (a blood-thinner). The scientific name is .
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.