Angelica polymorpha
Angelica polymorpha, commonly known as Hogweed, is a perennial herb native to the mountainous regions of India and Nepal. Highly valued in Ayurvedic medicine, this plant is prized for its therapeutic properties, particularly in treating digestive ailments, respiratory issues, and promoting overall vitality through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Angelica polymorpha
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and order Apiales, it is a member of the family Apiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Angelica as Angelica polymorpha.
| 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 polymorpha, is recognized by various common names across different East Asian languages. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and the Cantonese dialect used in Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is known as 拐芹. In Japan, the species is referred to as シラネセンキュウ (shiranesenkyū), while in Korea, it is commonly called 궁궁이 (gunggung-i).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 拐芹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 拐芹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 拐芹 | Wikidata |
| ja | シラネセンキュウ | Wikidata |
| ko | 궁궁이 | Wikidata |
| zh | 拐芹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 拐芹 | Wikidata |
| zh | 山芹菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 倒钩芹 | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫杆芹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions in East Asia. In China, its presence is noted in Manchuria as well as the North-Central and Southeast territories. Moving beyond mainland China, its range extends into the neighboring peninsula of Korea. Furthermore, the species can also be found growing throughout Japan. Together, these areas define the primary geographical footprint of Angelica polymorpha.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Angelica polymorpha, is highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly for its medicinal fruits. These schizocarps, which are the dried fruits of the plant, contain the concentrated therapeutic compounds required for various health applications. When harvested and prepared correctly, these fruits serve as the primary component in many herbal formulations used to support digestive health and alleviate various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Angelica polymorpha has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isoimperatorin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isoimperatorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Angelica polymorpha has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Angelica polymorpha has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cold, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |