Plant extract--Chinese angelica P. E.

Plant extract---Chinese Angelica English Name: Chinese Angelica Latin Name: Radix Angelicae Sinensis Synonym: angelica; angelica root; angelicae sinensis radix; angelicae radix; ligustici radix Category: Standard Herb Extracts Plant Original: Angelica Sinensis (Oliv.) Diels Specification: Liguistlide 1% HPLC Appearance: Light Yellow powder Description: A plant genus of the family Apiaceae, Which is mainly used in the relief of menstrual disorders and menstrual cramps. While there is a paucity of formal clinical studies on dong quai, a combination of preclinical animal, in vitro, and limited clinical data suggest that dong quai may be useful as a cardiotonic, cardioprotectant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, mild sedative, liver-protectant, diuretic, and smooth muscle relaxant.Pharmacological actions:Angelica is a good remedy for colds, coughs, pleurisy, wind, colic, rheumatism and diseases of the urinary organs.