Angelica decursiva

Physical Characteristics

Angelica decursiva is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Leaves and shoots - cooked[105, 179]. A fragrant aroma[178].

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic Antiarthritic Antiseptic Antispasmodic Carminative Expectorant Lenitive Stimulant Stomachic Tonic Antiseptic, antiarthritic, antispasmodic, carminative, lenitive, stimulant, stomachic, tonic[178]. The root is analgesic, antipyretic, antispasmodic, antitussive, expectorant and stimulant[176, 218]. It is used in the treatment of coughs with thick phlegm, asthma and upper respiratory tract infections[176].

Known Hazards

All members of this genus contain furocoumarins, which increase skin sensitivity to sunlight and may cause dermatitis[238].