Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science (한국약용작물학회지)

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Characterization of Inorganic Components, Free Sugars, Amino Acids, and Fatty Acids in Angelica gigas Nakai

참당귀의 무기성분, 유리당, 아미노산 및 지방산 함량 특성

  • Kil, Hyun Young (Gangneung Science and Industry Promotion Agency) ;
  • Seong, Eun Soo (Bioherb Research Institute, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Sim, Jae Man (Gangneung Science and Industry Promotion Agency) ;
  • Choi, Seon Kang (Department of Agricultural Life Science, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Heo, Kweon (Department of Bioconvergence Science and Technology, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Yu, Chang Yeon (Department of Bioconvergence Science and Technology, Kangwon National University)
  • 길현영 (강릉과학산업진흥원) ;
  • 성은수 (강원대학교 한방바이오연구소) ;
  • 심재만 (강릉과학산업진흥원) ;
  • 최선강 (강원대학교 농생명산업학과) ;
  • 허권 (강원대학교 바이오컨버전스공학과) ;
  • 유창연 (강원대학교 바이오컨버전스공학과)
  • Received : 2015.07.30
  • Accepted : 2015.10.01
  • Published : 2015.12.30
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Abstract

Background : The major compounds of Angelica species are decursin, decursinol angelate, nodakenin, umbelliferone and ${\beta}$-sitosterol, which act anti-inflammatories, reduce pains, protect the liver and enhance the immune system. This study investigated the chemical compositions, minerals, metals, sugars and overall amino acid composition in Angelica gigas Nakai. Methods and Results : Powder of Angelica roots smaller than 30 mesh were used. Physico-chemical analysis revealed the presence of carbohydrates (62.0%), crude proteins (13.9%), moisture (11.4%), crude fats (7.3%) and ash (5.4%). Results showed that potassium was present in the highest amount (1,859 ppm), followed by magnesium (214.5 ppm), calcium (147.3 ppm) and sodium (6.0 ppm). Free sugar profiles showed the presence of sucrose (29.3 g/100 g). The total amino acids concentrations was 9,752 mg/100 g, the most common and dominant amino acids were arginine (2,181 mg/100 g), glutamic acid (1,212 mg/100 g) and aspartic acid (834 mg/100 g). The total free amino acids contents was 1,476 mg/100 g, in which the most common amino acid were arginine (932 mg/100 g), glutamic acid (127 mg/100 g), and ${\gamma}$-aminobutyric acid (80.4 mg/100 g). The fatty acid composition of A. gigas showed a higher concentration of unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid (443.9 mg/100 g) and palmitic acid (181.3 mg/100 g) according to gas chromatography. Conclusions : These results showed that Angelica roots can be used in various fields of foods and medicines, and in the preparation of cosmetics.

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