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Published in: Chinese Medicine 1/2011

Open Access 01-12-2011 | Review

Pharmacological effects of Radix Angelica Sinensis (Danggui) on cerebral infarction

Authors: Yi-Chian Wu, Ching-Liang Hsieh

Published in: Chinese Medicine | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Radix Angelica Sinensis, the dried root of Angelica sinensis (Danggui), is a herb used in Chinese medicine to enrich blood, promote blood circulation and modulate the immune system. It is also used to treat chronic constipation of the elderly and debilitated as well as menstrual disorders. Research has demonstrated that Danggui and its active ingredients, as anti-arthrosclerotic, anti-hypertensive, antioxidant anti-inflammatory agents which would limit platelet aggregation, are effective in reducing the size of cerebral infarction and improving neurological deficit scores.
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Metadata
Title
Pharmacological effects of Radix Angelica Sinensis (Danggui) on cerebral infarction
Authors
Yi-Chian Wu
Ching-Liang Hsieh
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Chinese Medicine / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8546
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8546-6-32

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