Angelica japonica
Angelica japonica, commonly known as Toshiko in Japan, is a highly valued medicinal herb in traditional East Asian medicine. Renowned for its aromatic roots, it is primarily used to support female reproductive health, invigorate blood circulation, and relieve pain, serving as a vital ingredient in many restorative tonic formulations.
- Scientific name: Angelica japonica
- 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, falling into the family Apiaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under 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, known scientifically as Angelica japonica, is recognized by several different common names across various languages and regions. In Korean, it is referred to as 갯강활 (gaetganghwal), while in Japanese, it is called ハマウド (hamaudo). In Chinese contexts, the plant is identified as 日本當歸 (rìběn dāngguī), with the simplified forms being written as 日本当归 (zh-hans) or 日本当归 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 갯강활 | Wikidata |
| zh | 日本當歸 | Wikidata |
| ja | ハマウド | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 日本当归 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 日本当归 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the regions of Eastern Asia. Within this broad area, its presence is notably established throughout Japan. It can also be found growing across the Korean Peninsula. Furthermore, its range extends to the Nansei-shoto islands. Finally, the species is documented within the Ogasawara-shoto archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Ogasawara-shoto | WCVP |
Activities
Angelica japonica has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diaphoretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |