Production and use of Angelica in medicine and environmental protection

Abstract

The concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, especially carbon dioxide is increasing apace on
account of population’s growing, human and industrial activities. These gases are not only unhealthy but also
there has been growing interest in the global temperature of Earth.
The Ashitaba (Angelica) could be used as strong carbon offsetting and it is used as medicine raw material
and the health food supplement. In Scandinavian countries the angelica has been known and used as a
medicinal and culinary herb since the 12th century. It has been grown in England since the 16th century. Folk
medicine recommends the scalded leaves for colds, and for the illnesses of the stomach, for carminative
purposes or for respiratory illnesses. The spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory effects of the plant were
confirmed in the in vitro experiment. The root furanocumarines inhibited the growth of certain cancer cells as specified in animal studies. In some in vivo studies the anti-ulcer, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, analgesic and sedative effects were demonstrated.