Angelica pubescens
Angelica pubescens, commonly known as Dong Qiang, is a highly valued medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Renowned for its warming properties, it is primarily used to invigorate blood circulation and dispel stagnation. This potent botanical plays a crucial role in treating pain, menstrual irregularities, and various cardiovascular ailments.
- Scientific name: Angelica pubescens
- 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 identified by its 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 pubescens, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Japanese, it is called シシウド, while in Chinese, it is known by the names 毛當歸, 毛当归, and 毛当归 (zh-cn). Additionally, in Spanish contexts, it is sometimes associated with the name Angelica polyclada.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | シシウド | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛當歸 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 毛当归 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛当归 | Wikidata |
| es | Angelica polyclada | Wikidata |
| es | Angelica schishiudo | Wikidata |
| es | Shishiudo | Wikidata |
| es | Angelica myriostachys | Wikidata |
| zh | 家独活 | Wikidata |
| zh | 豬獨活 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Angelica pubescens, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Eastern and Southeast Asia. Within Eastern Asia, it can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Japan. The species also extends its range to the island of Taiwan. Moving toward the Indo-China region, the plant is documented to inhabit Vietnam. These locations highlight the specific ecological niches where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Angelica pubescens, is highly valued in traditional medicine, particularly for the therapeutic properties found within its underground structures. The most significant medicinal components are the roots, which are carefully harvested and processed for their bioactive compounds. Whether used in their whole form or as a concentrated root extract, these parts serve as the primary source of the plant's healing potential, making the root a crucial element in various herbal formulations.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Angelica pubescens has 29 reported phytochemicals identified across 35 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include osthole, columbianetin, 3-carene, CBN, Columbianadin.
- Total chemicals
- 29
- Scientific sources
- 35
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| osthole | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| columbianetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-carene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CBN | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Columbianadin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Osthole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-bisabolol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-selinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angelmarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bergapten | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Angelica pubescens has 10 reported activities identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective, Antimicrobial, Osteogenic, Antiparasitic, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Neuroprotective | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Osteogenic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarthritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Angelica pubescens has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety, edema, hyperalgesia, hypotension, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperalgesia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypotension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |