Angelica lucida
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| Internal ID | UUID64400966817a0507496557 |
| Scientific name | Angelica lucida |
| Authority | L. |
| First published in | Sp. Pl. : 251 (1753) |
Ethnobotanical Use Top
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Important notice
- Content in this section summarizes historical and cultural records. It is not medical advice.
- Do not use plants for self-treatment. Safety, efficacy, and appropriate use are not established here.
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Angelica lucida has long been used as a coastal medicine and food plant across northern latitudes. Along Kamchatka and the Russian Far East, Yupik peoples prepared leaf infusions as warm tonics for colds and digestive complaints (Viereck & Little, 1972; Rousseau et al., 1995). Inuit and coastal Inuit communities of Canada made infusions of the leaves as a diaphoretic tea for fevers and upper respiratory colds (Viereck & Little, 1972). In British Columbia, Tsimshian and Haida peoples poulticed the crushed leaves for sores and swellings (Turner & Hebda, 1992; Turner, 1995). In northern New England and the Maritimes, leaf infusions were used for stomach ache and similar digestive discomforts (Hutchings, 1989), while in parts of Scandinavia and the British Isles coastal forageers gathered the young shoots and leaf infusions to accompany meat and aid digestion (Mabey, 1996).
These uses align with the plant’s chemistry. Angelica lucida contains an essential oil dominated by monoterpenes such as α‑pinene, β‑pinene, sabinene, limonene, and myrcene, along with sesquiterpenes, furanocoumarins (including bergapten and imperatorin), and simple coumarins (Bowman & Huffaker, 1968; Ivanova & Mazei, 2014). This profile supports its history as a warming digestive and mild diaphoretic.
If you wish to try a mild leaf infusion, use 1–2 teaspoons of fresh chopped leaves (about 2–4 g) or 1–2 teaspoons of dried leaves (about 1–2 g) per cup (240 mL) of nearly boiling water, cover, and steep 10–15 minutes, then strain and sip warm 1–2 cups daily for stomach or cold discomforts. Avoid overexposure to sunlight if using strong infusions. The plant contains coumarins and furanocoumarins; use modestly, avoid if you are pregnant or nursing, and stop if irritation occurs. Do not take with blood thinners or photosensitizing drugs.
Today Angelica lucida persists as a coastal wild plant used locally for tea and occasional poultices. While primarily wild‑collected, it appears as a specialty item in regional markets and is increasingly represented in monographs of northern ethnobotany (Turner & Hebda, 1992; Viereck & Little, 1972; Mabey, 1996). Current research continues to profile its essential oil and coumarins, complementing the plant’s long‑standing coastal uses.
General Uses Top
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- Fresh aerial parts (young leaves and tender stems) are harvested by foragers and can be sold as a specialty green, often at local markets.
- Dried seeds are used as a culinary spice, though commercial distribution remains limited, primarily within specialty food shops.
- Whole plants are cultivated and sold by native plant nurseries as ornamental herbs for coastal and riparian landscaping.
Food and beverages (non‑medicinal):
- Young leaves and tender stems are eaten raw in salads or cooked (boiled, sautéed, or blanched) as a green vegetable; they are often used as a garnish for seafood dishes.
- Seeds, whole or ground, season soups, stews, braised fish, and meat rubs, contributing a mild celery‑like aroma and a subtle peppery note.
- Dried leaf material is processed into a fine powder for inclusion in dry‑mix seasoning blends used in soups and sauces.
Properties relevant to use:
- Leaves have a high moisture content and a crisp texture, remaining fresh for several days when refrigerated; the flavor is mildly sweet with a celery‑like aroma.
- Seeds contain a volatile oil fraction rich in monoterpenes such as α‑pinene and limonene, providing the characteristic aroma and contributing to flavor stability in dry applications.
- The plant’s upright, clump‑forming habit makes it suitable for ornamental planting, with foliage persisting throughout the growing season.
Sustainability and sourcing:
- Angelica lucida is classified as stable in the USDA PLANTS database and has a broad natural distribution along the Pacific coast, interior river valleys, and parts of northeastern Asia.
- Commercial wild harvest of native edible plants is regulated in many jurisdictions; permits may be required, and regulations commonly require limiting collection to aerial portions after seed set and limiting the proportion of the population harvested.
- In some jurisdictions, a permit is required for commercial collection of native edible herbs.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Thaspium actaeifolium | (Michx.) Nutt. | Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 1: 196 (1818) |
| Angelica longipes | (J.M.Coult. & Rose) Pimenov | Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1965: 205. |
| Angelica maritima | (J.M.Coult. & Rose) Pimenov | Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 2: 205 (1965) |
| Caucalis lucida | (L.) Lag. | Elench. Pl. : 3 (1816) |
| Coelopleurum longipes | J.M.Coult. & Rose | Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 7: 142 (1900) |
| Coelopleurum lucidum | (L.) Fernald | Rhodora 21: 146 (1919) |
| Coelopleurum lucidum f. frondosum | Fernald | Rhodora 21: 147. 1919 |
| Ligusticum actaeifolium | Bigelow | Fl. Boston. , ed. 3: 118 (1840) |
| Coelopleurum maritimum | J.M.Coult. & Rose | Bot. Gaz. 13: 145 (1888) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | seacoast angelica |
| English | coelopleurum gmelinii |
| Spanish | coelopleurum actaeifolium |
| Spanish | coelopleurum gmelinii |
| Azerbaijani | coelopleurum actaeifolium |
| Azerbaijani | coelopleurum gmelinii |
| Japanese | エゾノシシウド |
Germination/Propagation Top
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No germination or propagation data was added yet.
Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
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- Extinct
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- Native
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Asia-temperate click to expand
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Russian Far East
- Kamchatka
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Russian Far East
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Northern America click to expand
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Eastern Canada
- Labrador
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Québec
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Northeastern U.S.A.
- Connecticut
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Rhode Island
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Northwestern U.S.A.
- Oregon
- Washington
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Southeastern U.S.A.
- Virginia
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Southwestern U.S.A.
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Subarctic America
- Alaska
- Aleutian Islands
- Northwest Territorie
- Yukon
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Western Canada
- British Columbia
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Eastern Canada
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000536270 |
| Canadensys | 2538 |
| USDA Plants | ANLU |
| Tropicos | 1700811 |
| INPN | 761985 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:837684-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-2639149 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 554424 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 46362 |
| Nature Serve | 2.149833 |
| IPNI | 837684-1 |
| iNaturalist | 75453 |
| GBIF | 5371791 |
| Freebase | /m/03ch2jv |
| EPPO | ANKLU |
| EOL | 581753 |
| Calflora (Californian flora) | 370 |
| USDA GRIN | 410283 |
| Wikipedia | Angelica_lucida |
| CMAUP | NPO11657 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoic acids and derivatives / Hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives / Gallic acid and derivatives / Gallic acids | |||||
| Gallic Acid | 370 | Click to see | 170.12 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Benzenoids / Phenols / Methoxyphenols | |||||
| Feruloyltyramine | 5280537 | Click to see | 313.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty acyl glycosides / Fatty acyl glycosides of mono- and disaccharides | |||||
| [1-Hydroxy-1-(7-methoxy-2-oxochromen-6-yl)-3-methyl-3-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxybutan-2-yl] 2-methylbut-2-enoate | 73758278 | Click to see | 538.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.31.64 https://doi.org/10.1248/YAKUSHI1947.103.10_1091 |
| angeloside A | 44202793 | Click to see | 538.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1248/YAKUSHI1947.103.10_1091 https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.31.64 |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbonyl compounds / Cyclic ketones / Cyclohexenones | |||||
| (-)-Acorenone | 12480741 | Click to see | 220.35 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1080/10412905.1989.9699444 |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Benzopyrans / 1-benzopyrans / Chromones / Furanochromones | |||||
| CID 124222265 | 124222265 | Click to see CC(C)(C1CC2=C(O1)C=C3C(=C2O)C(=O)C=C(O3)COC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O | 454.40 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1248/YAKUSHI1947.103.10_1091 https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.31.64 |
| prim-O-Glucosylangelicain | 91895378 | Click to see CC(C)(C1CC2=C(O1)C=C3C(=C2O)C(=O)C=C(O3)COC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O | 454.40 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1248/YAKUSHI1947.103.10_1091 https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.31.64 |
| Visammiol | 5315249 | Click to see | 276.28 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.31.64 |
| > Organoheterocyclic compounds / Benzopyrans / 1-benzopyrans / Pyranochromenes | |||||
| Hamaudol | 164722 | Click to see | 276.28 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.31.64 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamic acids and derivatives / Hydroxycinnamic acids and derivatives | |||||
| N-Caffeoyltyramine | 9994897 | Click to see | 299.32 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives | |||||
| [(1R,2S)-1,3-dihydroxy-1-(7-methoxy-2-oxochromen-6-yl)-3-methylbutan-2-yl] 3-methylbutanoate | 51534027 | Click to see CC(C)CC(=O)OC(C(C1=C(C=C2C(=C1)C=CC(=O)O2)OC)O)C(C)(C)O | 378.40 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.31.64 https://doi.org/10.1248/YAKUSHI1947.103.10_1091 |
| [1,3-Dihydroxy-1-(7-methoxy-2-oxochromen-6-yl)-3-methylbutan-2-yl] 3-methylbutanoate | 51136483 | Click to see | 378.40 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.31.64 https://doi.org/10.1248/YAKUSHI1947.103.10_1091 |
| Angelol-a | 21669994 | Click to see | 376.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.31.64 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Furanocoumarins / Psoralens | |||||
| 4-(2,3-Dihydroxy-3-methylbutoxy)furo(3,2-g)chromen-7-one | 483513 | Click to see | 304.29 | unknown | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6254726/ |
| 9-(2,3-Dihydroxy-3-methylbutoxy)furo(3,2-g)chromen-7-one | 328236 | Click to see | 304.29 | unknown | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6254726/ |
| 9-[[(2S)-3,3-dimethyloxiran-2-yl]methoxy]furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one | 17897 | Click to see CC1(C(O1)COC2=C3C(=CC4=C2OC=C4)C=CC(=O)O3)C | 286.28 | unknown | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6254726/ |
| Heraclenol | 73253 | Click to see CC(C)(C(COC1=C2C(=CC3=C1OC=C3)C=CC(=O)O2)O)O | 304.29 | unknown | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6254726/ |
| Imperatorin | 10212 | Click to see | 270.28 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.31.64 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6254726/ |
| Isoimperatorin | 68081 | Click to see | 270.28 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.31.64 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6254726/ |
| Oxyimperatorin | 182251 | Click to see CC1(C(O1)COC2=C3C(=CC4=C2OC=C4)C=CC(=O)O3)C | 286.28 | unknown | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6254726/ |
| Oxypeucedanin hydrate | 17536 | Click to see CC(C)(C(COC1=C2C=CC(=O)OC2=CC3=C1C=CO3)O)O | 304.29 | unknown | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6254726/ |
| Psoralen | 6199 | Click to see | 186.16 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.31.64 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Coumarins and derivatives / Furanocoumarins / Psoralens / 5-methoxypsoralens | |||||
| Bergapten | 2355 | Click to see COC1=C2C=CC(=O)OC2=CC3=C1C=CO3 | 216.19 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1248/CPB.31.64 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / Catechins / Catechin gallates | |||||
| Epigallocatechin 3-O-(3-O-methyl)gallate | 9804842 | Click to see | 472.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Epigallocatechin 3-O-(3,5-di-O-methylgallate) | 9913276 | Click to see | 486.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Epigallocatechin Gallate | 65064 | Click to see | 458.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / Catechins / Epigallocatechins | |||||
| (2r,3s)-3,5,7,4'-Tetrahydroxy-3',5'-dimethoxyflavanone | 101034223 | Click to see | 348.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Epigallocatechin | 72277 | Click to see C1C(C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C21)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C(=C3)O)O)O)O | 306.27 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / Flavanones | |||||
| (2R)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-4H-chromen-4-one | 667495 | Click to see C1C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C2C1=O)O)O)C3=CC=C(C=C3)O | 272.25 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Eriodictyol | 440735 | Click to see C1C(OC2=CC(=CC(=C2C1=O)O)O)C3=CC(=C(C=C3)O)O | 288.25 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones | |||||
| Apigenin | 5280443 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O | 270.24 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Luteolin | 5280445 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O)O | 286.24 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones / Flavonols | |||||
| Myricetin | 5281672 | Click to see C1=C(C=C(C(=C1O)O)O)C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O | 318.23 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Quercetin | 5280343 | Click to see | 302.23 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides / Flavonoid-3-O-glycosides | |||||
| ((2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-2-(5,7-dihydroxy-4-oxo-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromen-3-yl)oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-3-yl) 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate | 5316590 | Click to see | 616.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| [(2S,3R,4R,5R,6S)-2-[5,7-dihydroxy-4-oxo-2-(3,4,5-trihydroxyphenyl)chromen-3-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-6-methyloxan-3-yl] 4-hydroxybenzoate | 101044324 | Click to see | 584.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| 3''-O-Galloylmyricitrin | 101248998 | Click to see CC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2=C(OC3=CC(=CC(=C3C2=O)O)O)C4=CC(=C(C(=C4)O)O)O)O)OC(=O)C5=CC(=C(C(=C5)O)O)O)O | 616.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Myricetin 3-(6''-galloylgalactoside) | 5319985 | Click to see | 632.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Myricetin 3-O-galactoside | 5491408 | Click to see | 480.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Myricitrin | 5281673 | Click to see | 464.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Quercitrin | 5280459 | Click to see | 448.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Quercitrin 2''-O-Gallate | 10031482 | Click to see | 600.50 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 3-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| (2R)-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one | 12310452 | Click to see | 302.28 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
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