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Published in: Chinese Medicine 1/2011

Open Access 01-12-2011 | Review

Bioactivities of major constituents isolated from Angelica sinensis (Danggui)

Authors: Wen-Wan Chao, Bi-Fong Lin

Published in: Chinese Medicine | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Danggui, also known as Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (Apiaceae), has been used in Chinese medicine to treat menstrual disorders. Over 70 compounds have been isolated and identified from Danggui. The main chemical constituents of Angelica roots include ferulic acid, Z-ligustilide, butylidenephthalide and various polysaccharides. Among these compounds, ferulic acid exhibits many bioactivities especially anti-inflammatory and immunostimulatory effects; Z-ligustilide exerts anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, neuroprotective and anti-hepatotoxic effects; n-butylidenephthalide exerts anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-cardiovascular effects.
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Metadata
Title
Bioactivities of major constituents isolated from Angelica sinensis (Danggui)
Authors
Wen-Wan Chao
Bi-Fong Lin
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Chinese Medicine / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8546
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8546-6-29

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