Angelica Herb
Angelica is available as liquid extract, tincture, and essential oil. One product containing angelica is Nature’s Answer Angelica Root Liquid.
Benefits And Uses of Angelica
Angelica seed is used as a diuretic and diaphoretic. It’s also used to treat conditions of the kidneys and the urinary, GI, and respiratory tracts as well as rheumatic and neuralgic symptoms.
Angelica root is used orally for loss of appetite, GI spasm, and flatulence. It’s used topically to treat neuralgia. Other uses include treatment for cough, bronchitis, anorexia, dyspepsia with intestinal cramping, and menstrual, liver, and gallbladder complaints.
Angelica seed has also been used as a flavoring in gin, some regional wines, candied leaves, and cake and pastry decorations.
Administration
- Crude root: 4.5 g by mouth every day .
- Essential oil: 10 to 20 gtt by mouth every day .
- Liquid extract (1:1): 0.5 to 3 g by mouth every day.
- Tincture (1:5): 1.5 g by mouth every day.
Side Effects of Angelica
Angelica may increase acid production in the stomach and so may interfere with absorption of antacids, Hz blockers, proton pump inhibitors, and sucralfate.
High doses of angelica may potentiate the effects of anticoagulants. There is an increased risk of photosensitivity reactions with sun exposure associated with angelica. Angelica may cause photo-dermatosis.
Clinical considerations
- Monitor patient for persistent diarrhea, which may be a symptom of underlying illness.
- Monitor patient for dermatologic reactions.
- Photo-dermatosis is possible after contact with the plant juice or plant extract.
- Caution patient not to delay seeking medical treatment for symptoms that may be related to a serious medical condition.
- Advise patient not to take angelica if pregnant or if taking a gastric acid blocker or anticoagulant.
- Tell patient to remind prescriber and pharmacist of any herbal or dietary supplement that he’s taking when obtaining a new prescription.
- Advise patient to consult his health care provider before using an herbal preparation because a treatment with proven efficacy may be available.
Research summary
The concepts behind the use of angelica and the claims made regarding its effects have not yet been validated scientifically.
Tagged under:angelica root bronchitis calcium binding diaphoretic dyspepsia flatulence Herbs potentiate respiratory tracts tincture Posted by editor on July 5th, 2007 | Filed under Herbs
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