Angelicin-occurs in the fruit or root of Angelica archangelica L. (A. officinalis Moench)

2.4.1 Angelicin

Biological Sources It occurs in the fruit or root of Angelica archangelica L. (A. officinalis Moench) (Umbelliferae) (Angelica; Garden Angelica; European Angelica).

Chemical Structure

It is an angular furocoumarin.

Uses Angelica is useful for dyspepsia, enteritis, flatulance, gastritis, insomnia, neuralgia, rheumatism and ulcers.

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Source:Pharmacognosy And Pharmacobiotechnology By Ashutosh Kar