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Angelica shikokiana

Angelica shikokiana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Angelica shikokiaana, scientifically known as Angelica shikokiaana, is a perennial medicinal herb native to the mountainous regions of East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is highly valued for its unique therapeutic properties, often used to support circulatory health, reduce inflammation, and promote overall vitality and wellness.

Family
Apiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Angelica shikokiana

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Apiales
Family Apiaceae
Genus Angelica

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
Eastern Asia Japan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Angelica shikokiana is characterized by its growth form as a herb, presenting a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative development. As a herbaceous perennial, it lacks woody tissue, instead relying on fleshy or fibrous stems that typically reach significant heights during the flowering season. This non-woody habit allows the plant to thrive in moist, shaded environments, where its soft, green tissues support large, compound leaves and complex umbels.

Growth form :
herb
Woodiness :
non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Angelica shikokiana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Angelica shikokiana
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Angelica shikokiana has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bergapten, Coumarins, Flavonoids, Glucuronides, Hyuganin C.

Chemicals reported in Angelica shikokiana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Bergapten 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coumarins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glucuronides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hyuganin C 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Psoralen 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bergapten

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology
  2. Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis

Coumarins

  1. Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis

Flavonoids

  1. Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis

Glucuronides

  1. Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis

Hyuganin C

  1. Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis

Psoralen

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Angelica shikokiana has 4 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Angelica methanol extract [AME], EtO Ac fraction of the roots, MeOH fraction, methanol extract of the aerial part.

Preparations reported for Angelica shikokiana
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Angelica methanol extract [ame] 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Eto ac fraction of the roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Meoh fraction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanol extract of the aerial part 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Angelica methanol extract [ame]

  1. Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis

Eto ac fraction of the roots

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Meoh fraction

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Methanol extract of the aerial part

  1. Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis