Angelica spp.

Common Name: Angelica

Comment: part used is the root.

Purposes:   (See also Disease: Signs & Symptoms)

alcoholism

Used In:    (See Formulas)

Febrile Decoction #2DC41                          
Sciatica Tea #1DC179                                  
Thyroid Capsules                                          

Properties:   

Aromatic                                  
Carminative                            
Diaphoretic                            
Stimulant                                

Contraindication(s):   Pregnancy, diabetes.

Constituents:   

Bitter principles. Iridoids and secoiridoids.
Coumarins. Coumarin fermented yields dicoumarol which forms the basis of warfarin.
ResinAngelicin.
Tannins.
Valerianic acid
Volatile oilIncluding phellandrene, pinene, cymene.

Materia Medica:    (See Materia Medica.)

Anti-allergenicsIMMUNE SYSTEM
Broncho-relaxantsRESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ExpectorantsRESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Hormonal balancersFEMALE REPRODUCTIVE

 

 

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