Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology of Angelica decursiva Fr. et Sav.
10.20307/nps.2019.25.3.181
- Author:
Md Yousof ALI
1
;
Su Hui SEONG
;
Susoma JANNAT
;
Hyun Ah JUNG
;
Jae Sue CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science, Concordia University, 7141 Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Angelica decursiva;
Umbelliferae;
Coumarins;
Bioactivity studies;
Anti-inflammatory activity
- MeSH:
Angelica;
Apiaceae;
Asthma;
Complex Mixtures;
Coumarins;
Ethnobotany;
Ficusin;
Humans;
Pharmacology;
Plants;
Respiratory Tract Infections;
Stroke
- From:Natural Product Sciences
2019;25(3):181-199
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Angelica decursiva Fr. et Sav. (Umbelliferae) has traditionally been used to treat different diseases due to its antitussive, analgesic, and antipyretic activities. It is also a remedy for thick phlegm, asthma, and upper respiratory infections. Recently, the leaf of A. decursiva has been consumed as salad without showing any toxicity. This plant is a rich in different types of coumarin derivatives, including dihydroxanthyletin, psoralen, dihydropsoralen, hydroxycoumarin, and dihydropyran. Its crude extracts and pure constituents possess anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-Alzheimer disease, anti-hypertension, anti-cancer, antioxidant, anthelmintic, preventing cerebral stroke, and neuroprotective activities. This valuable herb needs to be further studied and developed not only to treat these human diseases, but also to improve human health. This review provides an overview of current knowledge of A. decursiva metabolites and their biological activities to prioritize future studies.
