Its dried root is commonly known
inChineseas Radix Angelicae
Sinensis, or Chinese angelica and is widely used
inChinese traditional
medicineto treat
gynecological ailments,fatigue, mild anemia andhigh blood pressure. It hasanalgesic,anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic andsedativeeffects. The plant's phytochemicals consist
ofcoumarins,phytosterols,polysaccharides,ferulate, andflavonoids。
It has antioxidant activity.It is also used as anaphrodisiac.