Angelica gigas
Angelica gigas, commonly known as Korean Angelica, is a striking perennial prized in traditional medicine. Distinguished by its deep purple stems and flowers, this botanical treasure is rich in coumarins. It is widely utilized to support blood circulation, balance hormones, and alleviate pain, offering profound therapeutic benefits in herbalism.
- Scientific name: Angelica gigas
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Apiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Angelica, specifically the species Angelica gigas.
| 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, known scientifically as Angelica gigas, is recognized by various regional common names across different linguistic contexts. In simplified Chinese (zh-hans), it is referred to as 朝鲜当归, which is also the designation used in traditional Chinese (zh) and in Hong Kong (zh-hk) as 朝鲜當歸. In traditional Chinese (zh-hant), the name is written as 朝鮮當歸, while in Korean (ko), it is commonly known as 참당귀.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 朝鲜当归 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 朝鮮當歸 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 朝鮮當歸 | Wikidata |
| ko | 참당귀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 朝鲜当归 | Wikidata |
| ru | Дудник гигантский | Wikidata |
| bg | гигантска пищялка | Wikidata |
| arz | انجليكا جيجاس | Wikidata |
| ko | 당귀 | Wikidata |
| ko | 신감채 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within Eastern Asia. Its primary distribution can be found in the Manchuria region of China. Additionally, it grows naturally throughout the Korean peninsula. These areas provide the specific environmental conditions necessary for its development. Consequently, its geographical range is relatively concentrated within these neighboring territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known for its striking deep purple stems, utilizes various structures for its medicinal properties. The most significant therapeutic component is the root, which is often harvested as thick, fleshy roots that extend deep into the soil. In some instances, the specimen may feature fine, hairy roots that assist in nutrient absorption. For commercial and medicinal preparation, the dried root is commonly used to create extracts and powders. In addition to the underground structures, the aerial parts, including the stems and leaves, are also studied for their unique botanical characteristics.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hairy roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Angelica gigas has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 47 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include decursin, decursinol angelate, decursinol, nodakenin, peucedanone.
- Total chemicals
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 47
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| decursin | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| decursinol angelate | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| decursinol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| nodakenin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| peucedanone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-dichlorophenoxyaceticacid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4"-hydroxytigloyldecursinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-hydroxy-6-(2R-hydroxy-3-methylbut-3-enyl)coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Angelica gigas has 9 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective, Analgesic, Anticancer, Antiandrogenic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroprotective | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiandrogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diaphoretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Angelica gigas has 25 reported medicinal uses identified across 27 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, inflammation, Plasmodium falciparum, allergies, amnesia.
- Total uses
- 25
- Scientific sources
- 27
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allergies | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amnesia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| androgen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apoptosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atopic dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |