Angelica dahurica is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It is the root of Tou'an Angelica or Sichuan Angelica angelica and Hangang Angelica angelica. Its taste is fragrant, pungent, and warm in nature. It has been regarded as a beauty product throughout the ages. Now let me introduce to you the efficacy and functions of Angelica dahurica, I hope it can help you.
Efficacy and functions of Angelica dahurica
Cosmetic effects
Expelling wind and relieving surface, dispelling cold and relieving pain, dehumidifying and clearing the orifices, reducing swelling and draining pus. It can improve human body microcirculation, promote skin metabolism, eliminate excessive accumulation of pigment in tissues, remove facial spots and scars, and treat skin blisters and scabies, etc. "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" points out that Angelica dahurica:? longs the skin. Moisturizing color, can be used as facial oil. ?Whether it is the "Qianjin Facial Cream Recipe" or the Empress Dowager Cixi's secret recipe of "Yurong Powder", Angelica dahurica is the main ingredient in making facial cream. It is said to remove dark spots on the face. Modern medicine has proven that Angelica dahurica has certain curative effects on acne, blackheads, and pimples. It has unique curative effects in whitening and removing freckles, improving microcirculation, and delaying skin aging.
Anti-inflammatory effect
Giving mice a decoction of Angelica dahurica or Hangzhou Angelica dahurica (1g is equivalent to 1g of crude drug) 4g/kg can significantly inhibit the inflammation of the ear of mice caused by xylene. (P<0.01).
Antipyretic and analgesic effects
In the animal model of hyperthermia caused by subcutaneous injection of peptone into the back of white rabbits, 1g of Angelica dahurica or Hangzhou Angelica decoction 15g/kg has obvious antipyretic effect. . When mice were given 8g/kg of Angelica dahurica or Hangzhoubaizhi decoction, the number of writhings in mice caused by intraperitoneal injection of 1% acetic acid (0.l/kg) was significantly reduced, and the effect was similar to that of aminopyrine 8mg/kg, P< 0.001. In the hot plate test of mice, those with pain thresholds within 30 minutes before administration were given 8g/kg of Angelica dahurica or Angelica dahurica by gavage. 60 minutes after administration, the pain thresholds of Angelica dahurica and Angelica dahurica were significantly increased, compared with the normal saline group. Compare P<0.001 and 0.01.
Antispasmodic effect
The bergamot lactone, prickly ash toxin, and isopretin B contained in it have obvious antispasmodic effects on the rabbit ileum. Isoimperatorin can also increase the contractility of rabbit uterus and the tone of earthworm muscles. Scopolamine has an antispasmodic effect on rat uterine spasm in vivo or in vitro caused by estrogen or barium chloride, and its ED50 is 0.09 mg/kg.
Cardiovascular effects
The isopretin and quincein contained in this product have a blood pressure-lowering effect on cats. 50 mg/kg reduces arterial pressure by 50%. , the effect is maintained for 1.5 hours. The polymer of isopretin and N-vinylpyrrolidone can prolong the reduction of arterial pressure in cats by 5-10 times. It can also reduce the contractility of isolated frog hearts.
Antibacterial effect
Angelica dahurica decoction is effective against Escherichia coli, Shigella dysenteriae, Proteus, Typhi, Paratyphoid, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Vibrio cholerae, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, etc. Has inhibitory effect. The imperatorin contained in this product has antibacterial effects on 11 strains of strains in vitro tests; imperatorin also has antibacterial effects on Zanthoxylum bungeanum toxin; the MIC against human Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37RV is 100mcg/ml. The water immersion agent also has a certain inhibitory effect on pathogenic fungi such as Microsporum audunii.
Photosensitivity
The furanocoumarin compounds such as citrus lactone, prickly ash toxin, isopretin B and other compounds contained in this product are photoactive substances. When they enter the body , once exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet rays, solar dermatitis can occur on the exposed skin, resulting in redness and swelling, increased pigmentation, thickening of plain skin, etc. The photosensitizing activity of Zanthoxylum bungeanum is the strongest, followed by citrinolide and isoprosin B. Photosensitizing active substances can be used to treat vitiligo. Isoimperatorin is an active ingredient in the treatment of psoriasis and has been clinically proven to be effective by measuring the amount of erythema. Contraindications of using Angelica dahurica
(1) People with yin deficiency and blood heat should not take it.
(2) "Compendium of Materia Medica": It is contraindicated if vomiting is caused by fire. Do not use it if it is caused by leakage of red and white yin due to fire and blood heat. The carbuncle has ulcerated and should be reduced gradually. The clinical application of Angelica dahurica
Regarding the treatment of cold nasal congestion and headache
Angelica dahurica is originally a pungent and warm medicine that relieves the symptoms of the exterior and has a strong aroma that goes straight into the nasal cavity.
For colds that are mainly characterized by headache, nasal congestion and fever after being exposed to wind and cold in winter, this product can be added to the compound to treat headaches. It can be used equally with Jingfang and Chuanxiong. It can clear up nasal congestion and relieve nasal congestion, and can be used in the same way as peppermint. It has antipyretic effect and can be used with Bupleurum for fever.
For mild colds with only symptoms of nasal congestion, many doctors and patients believe that Chinese medicine is not as effective as Western medicine in clearing the nose. In fact, this product is a very good nasal medicine, which has an immediate effect on relieving cold and nasal congestion.
For occipital headaches, migraines, and brow bone headaches caused by cervical spondylosis, it is also effective to use Angelica dahurica together with Tribulus terrestris and Vitex japonica.
About fragrant dryness, transforms dampness and regulates qi
This product has the effect of fragrant dryness, transforms dampness and regulates qi. Angelica dahurica has an antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, uterus and bronchus, which is similar to the efficacy and pharmacological effects of costus and amomum villosum, so it is classified in the chapter of qi-regulating medicine.
If Angelica dahuricae has a dry aroma, is damp and dull in summer, has a dull mouth, is stuffy in the chest and epigastrium, and has white and greasy tongue coating, use a small amount of 3 to 6g of Angelica dahuricae. It can appetize and ventilate the intestines, and remove dampness and fur.
About regulating qi, activating blood circulation and purifying pus
This product is fragrant and fragrant. Grind into powder and can be made into sachets and hung on the chest for children to whet the appetite, increase appetite, and fill pillows for insomniacs. It can help you sleep well and treat headaches.
This product is a commonly used medicine for breast lobular hyperplasia, breast nodules and breast infection. It not only has the effect of soothing the liver and regulating qi, but also has the effect of promoting blood circulation and purifying pus. The symbolic meaning of Angelica dahurica