Chemical Composition and Biological Activity of Angelica L. Species

Angelica Furanocoumarins Essential oils Anti-inflammatory Cytotoxic Anxiolytic Antimicrobial

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Angelica L. is one of the most well-known genera of the Apiaceae family. Genus Angelica has a wide range of distribution and comprises around 60 to 90 species. Traditional medicine employs Angelica sp. for various pharmacological activities, such as: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, treatment of dermatological and intestinal diseases. Different phytochemicals have been isolated and identified from Angelica species. The most frequent chemical constituents are coumarins, furanocoumarins, essential oils, phthalides, polysaccharides, benzofuran, and polyacetylene derivatives.  Mentioned compounds cause diverse biological activity, such as: anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic. Some species exhibit anxiolytic activity too.

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