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Dong quai (Angelica sinensis)

Dong quai, or . Chinese Angelica, has a long tradition in Asia as a medicinal plant.
Also as 'female ginseng Licher' is defined, it is mainly used to treat "female complaints." Typical applications include menstrual and menopausal symptoms, such as irregular menses, cramps, Mood swings, migraines, hot flashes, fatigue and lack of energy. After scientific studies showed that Angelica sinensis contains phyto-estrogens, the use of the root in the western natural medicine has been established.
Da Dong quai general muscle relaxation (including the uterus, blood vessels and intestines), promotes it well for constipation, muscle cramps, angina pectoris, high blood pressure and heart rhythm disorders is recommended. Dong quai also contains anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungicidal effect as well as the production of white blood cells, enhancing substances and is therefore sometimes also to strengthen the immune system and recommended for arthritis and rheumatism.
In Chinese medicine, Angelica sinensis also to purify the blood, anemia, general strengthening and convalescence (especially after childbirth) and general warming of the body is prescribed. Although Dong quai
has low toxicity and generally well tolerated, can cause diarrhea in sensitive individuals taking and stomach upsets. High doses of lead contained Coumine in studies of dermatitis and photosensitivity. For this reason, Dong quai root vegetable often sets (especially for the menopausal period or for menstrual disorders) include, but is (West) rarely offered separately. In Asia, the root eaten raw and is available as a tea, capsule, tablet or tincture.
Pregnant women should take no action because the uterus active Dong quai preparations. Persons taking blood-thinning medication should consult their doctor before taking.

The other hormone-active plant include: soy , cohosh , Mexican Yam , licorice, hops, flax seeds, red clover and chaste tree .

an article on menopause and natural progesterone can be found here .

References:
Angelica sinensis. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelica_sinensis
Chinese Angelica. http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_angelica_chinese.htm
dong quai. http://www.vitaminstuff.com/herbs-dong-quai.html