Abstract

PHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDY OF ANGELICA GLAUCA

Aditi Mishra*, Shruti Dake, Manisha Doud, Ganesh Tapadiya and Bhagyashali Pawar

ABSTRACT

The Himalayan endangered species known as Angelia glauca is only found in Tungnath, District of Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. Around 87 of the 110–115 species of angelica that exist worldwide are native to Asia. Angelica species from India include Angelica glauca edgew, Angelica archangelica L., and Angelica nubigena. In the Charak Samhita and the Susrut Samhita, angelia glauca is referred to as "Chorak" and is also known as "Gandhrayan" and "Choru" regionally. An analysis of Angelica glauca's pharmacognostic properties is presented in this article. It includes information on the plant's profile, morphological characteristics, geographic origin, cultivation collection, chemical components, extraction techniques, identification tests, and biological or therapeutic activities. Antioxidants, bronchoconstrictors, arthritis, and antibacterial properties are all benefits of angelica glauca. Specifically stated in Ayurveda for constipation, infantile atropy, and bilious symptoms.

Keywords: Angelica Glauca, Essential oil, Antioxidant, Brochoconstrictor, Antimicrobial.