Angelica dahurica
Angelica dahurica, commonly known as Dahurian Angelica, is a perennial herb highly valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Renowned for its aromatic rhizomes, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, skin disorders, and headaches. Its potent bioactive compounds offer significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it a cornerstone of herbal therapy.
- Scientific name: Angelica dahurica
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Apiaceae within the genus Angelica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Angelica | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Angelica dahurica, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 白芷 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and in Hong Kong (zh-hk). In Vietnamese, the plant is called Bạch chỉ, while in Korean, it is known as 구릿대.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 白芷 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 白芷 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 白芷 | Wikidata |
| vi | Bạch chỉ | Wikidata |
| ko | 구릿대 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白芷 | Wikidata |
| th | แปะจี้ | Wikidata |
| ja | ヨロイグサ | Wikidata |
| lzh | 白芷 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白芷 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the vast territories of Russia. In the Siberian region, it can be found growing in Buryatiya, Chitа, and Irkutsk. Its presence extends further north into the expansive landscapes of Yakutiya. Additionally, the species is documented within the Russian Far East, specifically in the Amur region. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various parts of the Russian wilderness.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Buryatiya | WCVP |
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Siberia | Irkutsk | WCVP |
| Siberia | Yakutiya | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Angelica dahlica, is highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly for its therapeutic properties derived from its underground structures. The primary medicinal component is the roots, which are harvested and often processed into dried roots for long-term storage and standardized use. While the botanical anatomy includes green leaves that facilitate photosynthesis, the pharmacological potency is concentrated in the root system and the fleshy rhizomes. These parts contain the essential volatile oils and compounds necessary for its medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 27
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| root | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| radix Angelicae dahuricae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| radix | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rachis cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| raches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Angelica dahurica has 65 reported phytochemicals identified across 122 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include imperatorin, isoimperatorin, coumarin, coumarins, oxypeucedanin hydrate.
- Total chemicals
- 65
- Scientific sources
- 122
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| imperatorin | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| isoimperatorin | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| coumarin | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| coumarins | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| oxypeucedanin hydrate | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| byakangelicin | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| oxypeucedanin | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| bergapten | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| byakangelicol | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| phellopterin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Activities
Angelica dahurica has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Angiogenic, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diaphoretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Angelica dahurica has 29 reported medicinal uses identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include acne, cancer, common cold, influenza, abscess.
- Total uses
- 29
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acne | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common cold | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| influenza | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abscess | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-allergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |