canda :
Substitute:
Wild angelica (Angelica sylvestris) has often been regarded as the poor mans substitute for garden angelica (Angelica archangelica).It was also used as a substitute for tobacco
Adultrants:
Angelica silvestris radixControversy:
Granthiparna is an Ayurvedic herb used in the treatment of asthma, poisoning, itching, diarrhoea, foul smell etc
Botanical Name – Polygonum aviculare
Angelica archangelica is also identified with the name Granthiparna.
Commercial value:
Angelica has a long folk-history of use as a medicinal herb, in particular for the treatment of digestive disorders and problems with blood circulationAn essential oil from the root and seeds is used in perfumery, medicinally and as a food flavouring
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Dr Mohamed Rifas
A dual country licensed Ayurveda Physician, currently working in Dubai as Head of Ayurveda and Yoga department. He also works as visiting doctor for Dr Hassan Ayurveda Brain and Spine Specialty Hospital. He is specialized in joint issues, brain and spine related issues and gastrointestinal issues with respect to anxiety.
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