Angelica shikokiana
Angelica shikokiaana, commonly known as Angelica root or Korean Angelica, is a highly valued medicinal herb in East Asian traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this perennial plant is frequently utilized to support blood circulation, alleviate pain, and promote overall reproductive and cardiovascular health.
- Scientific name: Angelica shikokiana
- 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 and falls 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 shikokiaana, is referred to by the common name イヌトウキ in Japanese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | イヌトウキ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is indigenous to the specific region of Eastern Asia. Within this vast territory, its natural habitat is found exclusively in Japan. The species occupies a relatively narrow geographical range compared to other medicinal plants. Because of this localized presence, its wild populations are concentrated in Japanese ecosystems. Therefore, its distribution is characterized by its unique connection to the Japanese archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Angelica shikokiana, is a medicinal herb whose therapeutic properties are derived from specific structural components. The most significant part utilized in traditional medicine is the roots, which are typically harvested and processed to capture their concentrated bioactive compounds. In addition to the underground structures, the aerial part of the plant, which includes the stems and leaves, may also be utilized depending on the specific medicinal preparation required.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Angelica shikokiana has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bergapten, coumarins, flavonoids, glucuronides, hyuganin C.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bergapten | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucuronides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyuganin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoralen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |