Advances on Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herbs Angelica sinensis

目的：当归是伞形科多年生草本植物，其干燥的贮藏根是我国一味常用的中药材,具有悠久的药用历史。本文对当归药理作用、化学成分及引起当归病害的病因进行了综述。方法：对近年来关于当归研究的文献进行归纳和总结。结果：当归具有多种药理作用，且成分复杂，引起当归病害的病因也很复杂，目前还没有一致的意见。结论：应对其药理作用、药用成分等方面需作广泛而深入的研究，以加深对当归的认识。同时需深入了解由连作导致的病虫害病因，采取合理有效的措施减轻病害的发生。  Objective: Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels is a perennial umbelliferae herb, the use of its dried root as a traditional Chinese medicinal herb has a long history, its pharmacological action, chemical compositions and disease etiology are summarized in this article. Method: Research literatures on Angelica sinensis in recent years are summarized. Result: Angelica sinensis has a variety of pharmacological action and complex compositions, there is no consensus on disease etiologies due to its complexity. Conclusion: Further study on its pharmacological effects, medicinal ingredients is needed to acquire extensive understanding about Angelica sinensis. Meanwhile, practical measures should be taken to reduce the occurrence of disease on the basis of pest control.