Angelica sinensis
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Angelica sinensis, commonly known as dong quai (Template:Zh) or female ginseng, is a herb belonging to the family Apiaceae, indigenous to China. A. sinensis grows in cool high altitude mountains in East Asia. The yellowish brown root of the plant is harvested in the fall and used in traditional Chinese medicine. There is no scientific evidence that A. sinensis is effective for any medicinal purpose.[1]
Cultivation
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Traditional Chinese medicine
The dried root of A. sinensis Template:Ndash commonly known as Chinese angelica (Template:Zh) Template:Ndash is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Use and adverse effects
Although A. sinensis has been used safely in doses up to 150 mg daily, there is evidence that it may affect the muscles of the uterus.[1]
Anticoagulant effect
A. sinensis may increase the anticoagulant effects of the drug warfarin (as it contains coumarins), and consequently may increase the risk of bleeding.[1][3] Caution is needed when consumed with herbs (such as ginkgo or garlic), which may affect blood clotting.[1][4]
Phytochemicals
Phytochemicals include phytosterols, polysaccharides, ligustilide, butylphthalide, cnidilide, isocnidilide, p-cymene, ferulate, and flavonoids.[5][6]
See also
- Angelica
- Chinese herbology
- Scutellaria baicalensis (Baikal skullcap)
- Eleutherococcus senticosus or Siberian ginseng
References
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