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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Taxobox<br /> | color = lightgreen<br /> | name = ''Angelica sinensis''<br /> | Image = http://images.39.net/userwebsite/39.net/danggui100.jpg<br /> | regnum = [[Plant]]ae<br /> | divisio = [[Flowering plant|Magnoliophyta]]<br /> | classis = [[Dicotyledon|Magnoliopsida]]<br /> | ordo = [[Apiales]]<br /> | familia = [[Apiaceae]]<br /> | genus = ''[[Angelica]]''<br /> | species = '''''A. sinensis'''''<br /> | binomial = ''Angelica sinensis''<br /> | binomial_authority = ([[Daniel Oliver|Oliv]].) Diels<br /> }}<br /> '''''Angelica sinensis''''', commonly known as &quot;'''dong quai'''&quot; or ''&quot;female [[ginseng]]&quot;'' is a herb from the family [[Apiaceae]], indigenous to [[China]]. Its drying root is commonly known in [[Chinese language|Chinese]] as '''''Radix Angelicae Sinensis''''', or '''Chinese angelica''' ({{zh-tsp|t=當歸|s=[[wiktionary:当|当]][[wiktionary:归|归]]|p=dāngguī}}) and is widely used in [[Chinese traditional medicine]] to treat gynecological ailments, [[fatigue (physical)|fatigue]], mild anemia and [[high blood pressure]]. Chinese angelica possesses the distinction of being one of the few good non-animal source of [[Cobalamin|Vitamin B12]], along with some varieties of [[yeast]] and [[microalgae]] like [[spirulina]].[http://alternativehealing.org/dang_gui.htm][http://www.yourdictionary.com/business_profile/debt/health/Vitamin%20B12.html]. It has [[analgesic]], [[anti-inflammatory]], antispasmodic and [[sedative]] effects. The plant's phytochemicals consist of [[coumarin]]s, [[phytosterol]]s, [[polysaccharide]]s, [[sodium ferulate|ferulate]], and [[flavonoid]]s.<br /> <br /> It is also used as an [[aphrodisiac]].<br /> <br /> ''A. sinensis'' is also used in [[traditional Korean medicine]], where it is called ''danggwi'' (당귀).<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> *[[Angelica]]<br /> *[[Chinese herbology]]<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/herbs/cangel.htm Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Apiaceae]]<br /> [[Category:Dietary supplements]]<br /> [[Category:Medicinal plants]]<br /> [[Category:Traditional Chinese medicine]]<br /> <br /> {{Apiales-stub}}</div>

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