angelica

Action and Spectrum

Actions and spectrum:  

Angelica has anti-inflammatory properties and works by reducing proinflammatory cytokines. Angelicin is a constituent of angelica with cytotoxic activity, which is useful in reducing tumor growth.  

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Frequency not defined  

Photodermatitis   

Black Box Warning

Black Box Warning    

None  

Contraindication / Caution

Contraindication/Caution:  

None  

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy Warnings: 

Pregnancy category: N/A 

Lactation: Excretion of the drug into the human breast milk is unknown 

Pregnancy categories: 

• Category A: Satisfactory and well-controlled studies show no evidence of risk to the fetus in the first trimester or in the later trimester. 
• Category B: No evidence of risk to fetus found in animal reproduction studies and there are not enough studies on pregnant women. 
• Category C: Adverse effects on the fetus found with evidence in animal reproduction studies and no adequate evidence for an effect in humans, care must be taken for potential risks in pregnant women. 
• Category D: There is adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite potential risks may be used only in emergency cases for potential benefits. 
• Category X: Drugs listed in this category clearly outweigh risks over benefits. These category drugs should be prohibited for pregnant women. 
• Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category. 

Pharmacology

Pharmacology:  

Angelica is known as Angelica archangelica. It is an herbal medicine. It is cultivated as a medicinal and flavoring plant. 

Pharmacodynamics:  

Limited information is available. 

Pharmacokinetics:  

Limited information is available on ADME.    

Adminstartion

Administration  

It is taken orally. 

Patient Information Leaflet

Patient information leaflet  

Generic Name: angelica   

Why do we use angelica?  

Angelica is an herbal medicine traditionally used in the treatment of dyspepsia, neuralgia, and skin infections.  

It is also used in treating epilepsy and anxiety.