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Angelica Sinensis

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Angelica Sinensis
A fragrant perennial herb, the root of which is analgesic, sedative, and an immune stimulant; it has been used for abscesses and sores, anaemia, arrhythmias, cancer, dysmenorrhoea, headaches, loss of appetite, menstrual dysfunction, PMS, post-traumatic and post-surgical pain, blurred vision
Toxicity Angelica should not be used in early pregnancy

Angelica sinensis,
n See angelica.


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Abstract The protective effects of alcohol extract from the root of Angelica sinensis (AS) on [beta]-amyloid peptide (A[beta])-induced toxicity and the mechanism of these effects were investigated.
The herbal extracts contained in all four are the South American herb yerba mate, Angelica Sinensis (Chinese medicinal herb), and guarana seed powder.
One is Angelica Sinensis, also known as Dong Quai, used in Eastern medicine.
 
 
 
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