Angleica, also know as Dong Quai has been used for painful or irregular menstrual periods, inability to conceive children (infertility), and the symptoms of menopause. It has also been used for anemia, headache, high blood pressure, arthritis, bowel/bladder conditions, skin problems, and allergies The dried root of Angelica sinensis is commonly known as Chinese angelica and is widely used in Chinese traditional medicine for gynecological ailments, fatigue, mild anemia and high blood pressure.