Chinese Angelica

The root contains volatile oil; the chemical components of the volatile oil include butylidene phenol and o-hydroxyvalerophenone. It also contains large amounts of sucrose, vitamin B12, and vitamin A-like substances. The saponifiable portion of the root contains palmitic acid, stearic acid, myristic acid, unsaturated oleic acid, and linoleic acid; the unsaponifiable portion contains beta-sitosterol.

The volatile oil of Chinese angelica has a bidirectional effect on uterine smooth muscle and can inhibit uterine smooth muscle contraction caused by various mechanisms. The volatile oil of Chinese angelica can also lower blood pressure, improve myocardial ischaemia and resist arrhythmia, and has pharmacological effects such as relieving asthma, inhibiting the central nervous system, enhancing the body's immune function, and anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

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