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Common name: |
Angelica |
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Family: |
Umbelliferae |
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Parts used: |
Root |
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Chemistry: |
1% essential oil (terpenes- phellandrene, limonene, [[beta]]-bisabolene, caryophyllene), coumarins especially furanocoumarin glycosides (umbelliferone, angelicin, osthol, psoralen, bergapten), bitter principle, phenolic acids, tannins, lactones, flavonoids, sterols |
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Main actions: |
Stomachic, Carminative, Expectorant, Circulatory stimulamt, Warming Diaphoretic. |
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Other Actions:
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Digestive tonic, anti-spasmodic, anti- inflammatory, astringent, diuretic. |
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Dosage: |
0.5 – 2ml TID |
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Safety:
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May cause photosensitivity, caution in peptic ulcers and gastro- oesophageal reflux Caution in pregnancy, hot conditions. |
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