Original Plant: Root of Angelica sinensis (Oliv) Diels Specification: 1% Ligustilide/0.1% Ferulic acid Test Method: HPLC Molecular Formula: C12H14O2 Molecular Weight: 190.24 CAS No.: 4431-01-0 Melting Point: 297C-298C Pharmacological Action: As an ancient and highly aromatic plant, angelica is praised in the folklore of northern Europe countries as a panacea for all ills. The name probably comes from the Greek angelos, meaning "messenger.” Traditionally angelica was considered the most effective safeguard against evil, witchcraft in particular.There are between fifty and sixty varieties that grow worldwide; and each has special healing properties, although all are used for more or less the same purpose. Angelica Extract is a good remedy for colds, coughs, pleurisy, wind, colic, rheumatism and diseases of the urinary organs. It is generally used as a stimulating expectorant, combined with other expectorants the action of which is facilitated, and to a large extent diffused, through the whole of the pulmonary region. It is a useful agent for feverish conditions, acting as a diaphoretic.