Angelica anomala (Umbelliferae)

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Angelica anomala
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The Angelica anomala plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Siberia It is a member of the Umbelliferae family.

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Latin Name:  Angelica anomala
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  Lallem.

Known Hazards:  One report says that caution is advised in the use of this plant but it gives no reason[176]. All members of this genus contain furocoumarins, which increase skin sensitivity to sunlight and may cause dermatitis[238].

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Damp habitats in C. and N. Japan[58, 200].

Medicinal Information: The root is analgesic, antibacterial, antidote, carminative, depurtive, diaphoretic, poultice and women's complaints[147, 176, 178, 218]. The drug (an extract of the root?) lowers arterial pressure, increases diuresis and stimulates contraction of the smooth muscles, especially the uterus, but without causing abortion[218]. The plant is used in the treatment of colds and headaches, coryza, leukorrhea, boils and abcesses[147]. Small quantities of angelicotoxin, one of the active ingredients in the root, have an excitatory effect on the respiratory centre, central nervous system and vasculomotor centre. It increases the rate of respiration, increases blood pressure, decreases the pulse, increases the secretion of saliva and induces vomiting[176]. In large doses it can cause convulsions and generalized paralysis[176].

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