Angelica Sinensis...

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Hey Guys,

 

Here is an interesting source of B-12. I'm not sure if it is a

standard sianide cobomine form or an analog. And if you are using any

medication, you might check with a physician before using this herb.

I'm not certain if it has any reactions with medications or not.

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Angelica sinensis

 

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Angelica sinensis

Scientific classification

Kingdom:

Plantae

Division:

Magnoliophyta

Class:

Magnoliopsida

Order:

Apiales

Family:

Apiaceae

Genus:

Angelica

Species:

A. sinensis

 

Binomial name

Angelica sinensis

(Oliv.) Diels

 

 

Angelica sinensis, commonly known as " dong quai " or " female ginseng " is

a herb

from the family Apiaceae, indigenous to

China. Its drying root is commonly known in Chinese as Radix Angelicae

Sinensis, or Chinese angelica (Traditional

Chinese: ??; Simplified Chinese: ??; Pinyin: d?nggu?) and is widely used

in

Chinese traditional medicine to treat

gynecological ailments, fatigue, mild anemia and high blood pressure.

Chinese

angelica possesses the distinction of being one of

the few good non-animal source of Vitamin B12, along with some varieties

of

yeast and microalgae like spirulina.[1][2]. It has

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and sedative effects. The

plant's

phytochemicals consist of coumarins, phytosterols,

polysaccharides, ferulate, and flavonoids.

 

It is also used as an aphrodisiac.

 

A. sinensis is also used in traditional Korean medicine, where it is

called

danggwi (??).

 

Being a uterine tonic and hormonal regulator this herb is an effective

herb for

female reproductive system. It is often used in

premenstrual syndrome formulas as well as menopausal formulas.

 

[edit] See also

 

Angelica

Chinese herbology

 

[edit] External links

 

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food