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Japanese angelica

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Ashitaba
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Angelica keiskei

Oral Uses

  • General cancer prevention RatingRatingRating

    Japanese angelica reduces cancer risk. Take 10-20 g of Japanese angelica leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Hypertension RatingRatingRating

    Japanese angelica reduces blood pressure. Take 10-20 g of Japanese angelica leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General cancer RatingRating

    Japanese angelica enhances immune system; fights cancer. Take 10-20 g of Japanese angelica leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General infection RatingRating

    Japanese angelica enhances immune system; fights infection; used for treatment. Take 10-20 g of Japanese angelica leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • General skin conditions RatingRating

    Japanese angelica improves skin conditions. Take 10-20 g of Japanese angelica leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Indigestion RatingRating

    Japanese angelica is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 10-20 g of Japanese angelica leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Hypotensive RatingRatingRating

    Japanese angelica is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take 10-20 g of Japanese angelica leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-infectious RatingRating

    Japanese angelica is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Take 10-20 g of Japanese angelica leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRating

    Japanese angelica is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 10-20 g of Japanese angelica leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antineoplastic RatingRating

    Japanese angelica is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take 10-20 g of Japanese angelica leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Aromatic RatingRating

    Japanese angelica is an aromatic; stimulates digestion. Take 10-20 g of Japanese angelica leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Bitter RatingRating

    Japanese angelica is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 10-20 g of Japanese angelica leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRating

    Japanese angelica is a digestive; improves and stimulates digestion. Take 10-20 g of Japanese angelica leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Skin wounds RatingRating

    Japanese angelica reduces inflammation; accelerates tissue healing. Apply a topical preparation, containing the stem or root juice of Japanese angelica 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRating

    Japanese angelica is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply a topical preparation, containing the stem or root juice of Japanese angelica 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vulnerary RatingRating

    Japanese angelica is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply a topical preparation, containing the stem or root juice of Japanese angelica 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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