Radix Angelicae Pubescentis from Badong

Radix Angelicae Pubescentis from Badong

Radix Angelicae Pubescentis from Badong is a geographical indication protected product.

Radix Angelicae Pubescentis from Badong is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　According to *Chinese Herbal Medicine*, Radix Angelicae Pubescentis is also known as Duyao Cao (Waving Grass), and is referred to as Badong Radix Angelicae Pubescentis or Rou Radix Angelicae Pubescentis. Xitang Village, with an average altitude of 1,700 meters, features vast mountains, sparse population, dense forest vegetation, and fertile soil—making it one of the best-growing regions for Radix Angelicae Pubescentis. The product grown here is highly effective medicinally and in high market demand, hence it is acclaimed as Badong Radix Angelicae Pubescentis.

　　　Medicinal Characteristics:

　　　　The medicinal material is slightly cylindrical, with 2–3 or more lower branches, measuring 10–30 cm in length. The root head is swollen, conical, with many transverse wrinkles, 1.5–3 cm in diameter, and has residual stems, leaves, or depressions at the apex. The surface is grayish-brown or brownish-brown, with longitudinal wrinkles, raised transverse lenticels, and slightly protruding fine root scars. The texture is relatively hard but softens when damp. The cross-section shows a grayish-white cortex with numerous scattered brown oil cavities, and a yellowish-gray to yellowish-brown xylem with a brown cambium ring. It has a distinctive aroma, and tastes bitter, acrid, and slightly numbing on the tongue.

　　　　Efficacy:

　　　　It exhibits broad-spectrum antibacterial effects; inhibits ADP-induced platelet aggregation in rats in vitro; and has antagonistic activity against calcium channel blocker receptors. Additionally, it provides antispasmodic, analgesic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, and photosensitizing effects. Bergapten offers moderate protective effects against experimental gastric ulcers.

　　Radix Angelicae Pubescentis from Badong

　　　　Geographical Indication:

　　　　The geographical indication protection area for Radix Angelicae Pubescentis from Badong covers nine administrative regions in Hubei Province: Xiqiuwan Township, Yuanduhe Town, Chadianzi Town, Lücongpo Town, Dazhiping Town, Yesanguan Town, Qingtaiping Town, Shuibuya Town, and Jingguoping Township in Badong County. Producers within this protected geographical indication area may apply to the Badong County Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision in Hubei Province for the use of the “Special Mark for Geographical Indication Products.” Upon review by the Hubei Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision and approval by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China, the designation is granted. The statutory testing institution for Radix Angelicae Pubescentis from Badong is designated by the Hubei Provincial Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision.

　　　　Plant Morphology:

　　　　A perennial herb, 60–100 cm tall. The stem is purple, smooth, and grooved. Basal and lower stem leaves are triangular, 2–3 times ternately pinnately divided, with ultimate lobes oblong, pubescent on both sides, and having irregularly double-serrate margins; upper stem leaves are reduced to leaf sheaths. The compound umbel is densely covered with yellow soft hairs; umbel rays number 10–25; involucral bracts 5–8; pedicels 15–30; flowers white. The schizocarp is oblong with winged lateral ridges. Flowering period is July to September, fruiting period September to October. It grows along valley streams or in grassy areas, and is also cultivated.