Radix Angelicae sinensis/Radix Astragali herbal supplement

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-016346",
  "term": "Radix Angelicae sinensis/Radix Astragali herbal supplement",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A traditional Chinese medicine comprising of Radix Angelicae Sinensis (RAS) and Radix Astragali (RA), with potential anti-inflammatory, immunostimulatory, neuroprotective, anti-hepatotoxic and antineoplastic activities. The main chemical constituents of RAS include ferulic acid, Z-ligustilide, butylidenephthalide and various polysaccharides. RA is the dried root of Astragalus membranaceus with primary constituents such polysaccharides, triterpenoids as well as isoflavones. Though their mechanisms of action remain largely elusive, Radix Angelicae Sinensis/Radix Astragali herbal supplements are commonly used for the treatment of various health conditions affecting women including premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, recovery from childbirth and menopausal symptoms. These agents are also used for alleviating constipation, preventing and treating anemia and allergic attacks, and for the management of hypertension, joint pain and ulcers.",
  "abbreviation": "DB1",
  "synonyms": [
    "Danggui Buxue Decoction No.1"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/radix-angelicae-sinensis-radix-astragali-herbal-supplement/"
}