Angelica laxiflora

Physical Characteristics

Angelica laxiflora is a PERENNIAL. It is not frost tender. 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.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic Antiinflammatory Antirheumatic Nervine Sedative Vasodilator The root is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, nervine, sedative and vasodilator[176]. It is used in the treatment of colds with fever, headache and muscle ache, rheumatic pain - especially in the lower part of the body[176].

Known Hazards

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