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Angelica Species Family
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Umbelliferae or Apiaceae.
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Angelica Species Latin Name
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Angelica acutiloba.
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Angelica Species Latin Name
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Angelica archangelica.
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Angelica Species Latin Name
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Angelica atropurpurea.
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Angelica Species Latin Name
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Angelica sylvestris.
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Angelica Species Latin Name
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Angelica dahurica.
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Angelica species are biennial or perennial plants with hollow fluted stems that rise to a height of three to seven feet. The umbels of greenish-white flowers bloom from May to August. The plants are found in damp mountain ravines and meadows, riverbanks and coastal areas. Angelica is also a widely cultivated species.
In Asia, angelica is grown primarily for it's medicinal action, whereas in Europe and the U.S. it is grown as a flavoring agent for food and beverages.
Considering all species, the roots and rhizomes are the most extensively used portions of the plant.
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Angelica Species Historical Use
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In Asia, angelica's reputation is perhaps second only to that of ginseng. Predominantly regarded as a "female" remedy, angelica has been used to treat such conditions as dysmenorrhea (Discomfortful menstruation), amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), metrorrhagia (abnormal menstruation), and menopausal symptoms.
Archangelica was used in northern Europe for protection against contagion, for purifying the blood, and for curing every conceivable malady.
The therapeutic use of American angelica mirrors that of European angelica. The most common use has been for the Favorable Effects of heartburn and flatulent colic.
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Angelica Species Remedy For
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Angelica is a warming and tonic remedy and is useful in a wide range of illnesses. All parts of the plant will Enhance to relieve indigestion, gas, and colic.
Angelica can be Enhanceful in cases of poor circulation since it improves blood flow to peripheral parts of the body.
Extracts of Chinese angelica have been shown to possess antibacterial activity whereas the Japanese counterpart showed no such properties. The oil of angelica archangelica has shown significant antifungal properties, but virtually no antibacterial activity.
Like it's Chinese and European cousins, Bai Zhi, or angelica dahurica, is given for problems attributed to damp and cold conditions such as sores, boils, and An eroded sore in the inner lining of digestive tracks affecting the skin. Bai Zhi is also used to treat headaches, aching eyes, and toothaches, and appears to be valuable in treating the facial Discomfort of trigeminal neuralgia.
Although not used historically for this purpose, angelica does possess significant blood pressure-lowering action.
Contraindications
- pregnancy150 due to its emmenagogue effect (empirical)74,150
- root in peptic An eroded sore in the inner lining of digestive tracks (empirical)6 due to its stimulation of gastric acid secretion4
- plant/root in ultraviolet light or solarium therapy due to photosensitizing furanocoumarins4,6 (empirical)
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Angelica Species Active Constituents
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Chinese and Japanese angelica are similarly composed of various coumarins, essential oils, and flavonoids, which are responsible for their medicinal actions. The essential oil of oriental angelica contains n-butylphthalide, cadinene, carvacrol, n-dodecanal, isosafrole, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, safrole, sesquiterpene, and n-tetradecanol.
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Angelica Species Typical Dosage
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In powdered root form, 1 - 2 grams three times a day. Extract, 10 to 30 drops in liquid, three times a day. Externally, rub extract directly on affected area.
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Angelica Species Side Effects
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Angelica is generally considered to be of extremely low toxicity. However, it does contain many substances that can react with sunlight to cause a rash or severe sunburn. This possible side effect should be kept in mind when using any umbelliferous plant. This side effect can be used therapeutically in the Favorable Effects of vitiligo and psoriasis.
Do not use during pregnancy. Large doses can affect blood pressure, heart action, and respiration. To avoid these problems, do not exceed the recommended dose.
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