in Kashmir at 1,000—3,900 m. Ayurvedic Chandaa, Chandaamshuka, Kathachoraa.
Action Expectorant, carminative, digestant, cholagogue, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, smooth muscle relaxant, antifungal, antibacterial.
52 Angelica glauca Edgew.
Key application In flatulence and peptic discomforts. The root
is a component in numerous gastrointestinal, cholagogue and biliary remedies in Germany. (Angelica root is an approved herb, whereas the seed and above-ground parts have been included among unapproved herbs by German Commission E.)
Chinese angelica root, Dong Quai, is equated with Angelica sinensis. It is prescribed internally for menstrual irregularity, lack of menstruation and painful menstruation.
The roots from Kashmir yield furocoumarins, phenol compounds and flavonoids.
Xanthotoxol exhibited antihistamintic and antinicotinic activities on guinea-pig ileum. The dry extract has been shown to have anti-inflammatory activity.
The root is reported to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth.
Furocoumarins, especially psoralen and 8-methoxypsoralen, are used in the photochemotherapy of psoriasis and vitiigo. The biological activi ty is due to covalent linkage formed with DNA by irradiation with long- wavelength UV light.
Most of the coumarins have shown significant calcium antagonistic activity in vitro.
Angelicin, a resin, is stimulating to the lungs and skin. contraindicated in bleeding disorders, peptic ulcers and pregnancy. (Sharon M. Herr.)
Dosage Root—1—3 g powder. (CCRAS.)
Angelica glauca Edgew. Family Umbellferae; Apiaceae.
Habitat Kashmir and Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, between 1,800— 3,700 m.
English Angelica.
Ayurvedic Choraka, Chorakaa, Kopanaa, Chorakaakhya, Nishaachara, Dhanhar, Taskara, Kshemaka.
Action Root—cordial and stimulant, carminative (used in constipation), expectorant, diaphoretic.
The root contains furocoumarins, also dimeric, lingusticum lactone.
Dosage Root—3—5 g powder. (CCRAS.)
Anisochilus carnosus Wall.
Family Labiatae; Lamiaceae.
Habitat The western Himalayas, Central and southern India.
Folk Karpuravalli (southern region).
