Medicinal and aromatic plants are now gaining popularity with growing demand for natural products in the herbal, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and health care industries. The genus Angelica is reputed for its medicinal and aromatic species, which have been used in folklore remedies for treating various ailments. A. glauca is an important member of the Apiaceae family. It is found in the western Himalayas and is popular as a spice or flavoured agent. People of many indigenous communities and local people have been using this plant for edible purposes and the cure of a variety of ailments such as indigestion, constipation, vomiting, cold, fever, headaches, low appetite, postpartum fatigue, etc. Many phytochemicals are present in A. glauca, which shows different pharmacological activities. The roots of this herb are important commercially because of their rich essential oil content and medicinal properties. Indigenous people use these plants traditionally to prepare different decoctions and oils to treat various ailments. Some of their products can nowadays also be found in the markets. Accordingly, the major purpose of this study is to investigate the commercial market products of Angelica species and their therapeutic effects.
Angelica, traditional uses, market products, spice, essential oil
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