Angelica archangelica
Scientific names: Angelica archangelica, Angelica officinalis, Archangelica officinalis, Angelica acutiloba, Angelica atropurpurea, Angelica sylvestris, Angelica curtisi
Family: Apiaceae/Umbelliferae
Alternate names: American Angelica, Angélica, Angelicae Fructus, Angelicae Herba, Angelicae Radix, Angélique, Angélique Archangélique, Angélique Cultivée, Angélique de Bohème, Angélique des Jardins, Angélique Médicinale, Angélique Officinale, Angélique Sauvage, Angélique Vraie, Angel's Wort, Archangel, Archangélique, Bai Zhi, Canda, Dang Gui (Angelica root), Du Huo, European Angelica, Garden Angelica, Herbe aux Anges, Herbe du Saint-Esprit, Norwegian Angelica, Racine du Saint Esprit, Radix Angelicae, Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, Root of the Holy Ghost, Wild Angelica, Wild Parsnip
Actions: Anti-cancer, Anti-fungal, Antioxidant, Anxiolytic, Gastrointestinal, Platelet, Premature ejaculation
Background
Angelica archangelica is an herb that grows up to 250 cm tall. The root, seed, leaf, and fruit have been used historically in Nordic folk medicine.
Angelica archangelica contains chemicals that might kill cancer cells and fungus, reduce anxiety, and settle the stomach.
People use Angelica archangelica for indigestion, quitting smoking, excessive urination at night, decline in memory and thinking skills, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Angelica archangelica contains chemicals that might kill cancer cells and fungus, reduce anxiety, and settle the stomach.
People use Angelica archangelica for indigestion, quitting smoking, excessive urination at night, decline in memory and thinking skills, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Angelica archangelica is commonly consumed in foods. There isn't enough reliable information to know if Angelica archangelica is safe as a medicine. Angelica archangelica might make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunblock if you use it.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Angelica archangelica is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Angelica archangelica is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Angelica archangelica is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using Angelica archangelica for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Angelica archangelica might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Angelica archangelica interacts with any medicines. Before taking Angelica archangelica, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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