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Angelica archangelica (Garden Angelica)
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Undergraduate 2
06/09/2020

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Angelica archangelica
Definition
Garden Angelica
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Active Constituents
Definition
α-pinene, β-pinene, camphene, myrcene, β-phellandrene, limonene, caryophyllene, borneol, carvone and others.
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Parts Used
Definition
Root, seeds & leaves.
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Indications
Definition
Angelica is used for heartburn (dyspepsia), intestinal gas (flatulence), loss of appetite (anorexia), overnight urination (nocturia), arthritis, stroke, dementia, circulation problems, "runny nose" (respiratory catarrh), nervousness and anxiety, fever, plague, and trouble sleeping (insomnia).
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Actions of Herb
Definition
Digestive stimulant, astringent, expectorant, diaphoretic, carminative, diuretic, cholagogue, anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic
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