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Angelica root

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: European angelicaGarden angelica
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Angelica archangelica

Description: Angelica is native to northern Europe. It is from apiaceae (umbelliferae) family. Its root is used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Colic RatingRating

    Angelica root is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; alleviates stomach pain and intestinal spasms. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Common cold RatingRating

    Angelica root promotes mucus elimination; alleviates symptoms. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Cough RatingRating

    Angelica root is an expectorant; relieves cough. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Gastrointestinal disorders RatingRating

    Angelica root is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; alleviates stomach pain and intestinal spasms; improves digestion. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Indigestion RatingRating

    Angelica root is a carminative; helps eliminate gas; alleviates stomach pain and intestinal spasms; improves digestion. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Labor RatingRating

    Angelica root facilitates labor and childbirth; stimulates placenta evacuation after birth. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Pleurisy RatingRating

    Angelica root promotes mucus elimination; alleviates symptoms. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    Angelica root is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Appetite enhancer RatingRatingRating

    Angelica root is an appetite enhancer; stimulates appetite. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Aromatic RatingRatingRating

    Angelica root is an aromatic; stimulates digestion. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Carminative RatingRatingRating

    Angelica root is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRating

    Angelica root is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Abortifacient RatingRating

    Angelica root is an abortifacient; may promote the abortion of the fetus. We do not suggest to use angelica root for abortion.

  • Action - Antiasthmatic RatingRating

    Angelica root is an antiasthmatic; alleviates asthma symptoms. Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take angelica root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

Angelica root may cause photosensitivity. Do not use angelica root if you are diabetic or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Use it with caution with other blood thinning supplements or drugs.

Available Forms

Angelica root is available in capsule, tincure, powder, tea bag and bulk form.

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