HERBAL MONOGRAPHS ANGELICA/33INDICATIONS AND USAGE
ANGELICA FRUIT
Approved by Commission E:- Fevers and colds
- Infections of the urinary tract
- Dyspeptic complaints
- Loss of appetite
ANGELICA ROOT
Approved by Commission E:- Dyspeptic complaints
- Loss of appetite
Unproven Uses: In folk medicine, preparations of the root
are used as a mild rubefacient, for coughs, bronchitis,
menstruation complaints, loss of appetite, dyspeptic com-
plaints with mild gastrointestinal cramps, liver and biliary
duct conditions.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
ANGELICA FRUIT AND HERB
General: No health hazards or side effects are known in
conjunction with the proper administration of designated
therapeutic dosages. Photodermatosis is possible following
contact with the plant juice.
Pregnancy: Preparations are not to be used during
pregnancy.
ANGELICA ROOT
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction
with the proper administration of designated therapeutic
dosages. The furocoumarins contained in angelica root
sensitize the skin to light and can lead to inflammation of the
skin in combination with UV rays. It is therefore advisable to
avoid sunbathing and intensive UV radiation for the duration
of treatment with Angelica or its preparations.
DOSAGE
ANGELICA ROOT
Mode of Administration: Comminuted herb and other oral
galenic preparations for internal use.
How Supplied:
Fluid Extract — 1:1
Oil
Tincture — 1:5Preparation: There is no information on preparation in the
literature.Daily Dosage: 4.5 gm of drug, 0.5 to 3.0 gm of liquid extract
(1:1); 1.5 gm of tincture (1:5); 10 to 20 drops of essential oil.
LITERATURE
ANGELICA FRUIT AND HERB
Amling R, Phytotherapeutika in der Neurologic In: ZPT
12(1):9. 1991.
Ashraf M et al., (1980) Pak J Sci Ind Res 23 (l-2):73.
Chang, EH et al., (Eds), Advances in Chinese Medicinal
Materials Research, World Scientific Pub. Co. Singapore 1985.
Escher S, Keller U et al., (1979) Helv Chim Acta 62 (7):2061.
Glowniak K et al., Localisation and seasonal changes of
psoralen in Angelica fruits. In: PM 62, Abstracts of the 44th
Ann Congress of GA, 76. 1996.
Lemmich J et al., (1983) Phytochemistry 23 (2):553-555.
Leung AY, Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients used
in Food Drugs and Cosmetics, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New
York, 1980.
Opdyke DLJ, (1975) Food Cosmet Toxicol: 13, Suppl 713.
Sethi OP, Shah AK, (1979) Ind J Pharm Sci 42 (6): Cll.
Shimizu M, Matsuzawa T, Suzuki S, Yoshizaki M, Morita N,
Evaluation of Angelicae radix (Touki) by inhibitory effect on
platelet aggregation. In: Chem Pharm Bull 39:2046. 1991.
Taskinen J, (1975) Acta Chem Scan 29 (5):637 et (7) 757.
Tastrup O et al., (1983) Phytochemistry 22 (9):2035.
Zotikov YM et al., (1978) Rastit Resur 14 (4):579.
Further information in:
Kem W, List PH, Horhammer L (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der
Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 4. Aufl., Bde. 1-8, Springer Verlag
Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1969.
Madaus G, Lehrbuch der Biologischen Arzneimittel, Bde 1-3,
Nachdruck, Georg Olms Verlag Hildesheim 1979.
ANGELICA ROOT
Amling R, Phytotherapeutika in der Neurologic In: ZPT
12(1):9. 1991.
Ashraf M et al., (1980) Pak J Sci Ind Res 23 (l-2):73.
Chang, EH et al., (Eds),^1 Advances in Chinese Medicinal
Materials Research, World Scientific Pub. Co., Singapore 1985.
Chalchat JC, Garry RPh, J Essent Oil Res 5:447. 1993.
Escher S, Keller U et al., (1979) Helv Chim Acta 62 (7):2061.
Glowniak K et al., Localisation and seasonal changes of
psoralen in Angelica fruits. In: PM 62, Abstracts of the 44th
Ann Congress of GA, 76. 1996.Unproven Uses: Preparations of angelica seed are used
internally for conditions of the kidneys and efferent urinary
tract, the intestinal tract and the respiratory tract, as well as
for rheumatic and neuralgic complaints. Preparations are also
used as a diaphoretic and have been used in the past for
malaria. Externally, an ointment from the seeds is used for
body lice.
ANGELICA LEAVES
Unproven Uses: Preparations from the leaves have been used
as a diuretic and diaphoretic.