Angelica Sinensis (AS)as a Traditional Herbal Medicine has been widely used in clinical for thousands of years and is proved to be the most effective Chinese medicine. As a natural herb, AS has various pharmacological effects in relation to its chemical constituents. To provide a basis for further study of AS , this article summarize the research on Angelica sinensis in recent two years, including its chemical constituents , pharmacological effects and mechanisms of action. In addition, its comprehensive and specific therapeutic aspects, toxicity, and adverse effects warrant further investigation in the future.

Guiqin Huang. Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Effects of Angelica Sinensis. Frontiers in Medical Science Research (2019) Vol. 1 Issue 4: 23-34. https://doi.org/10.25236/FMSR.2019.010405.

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