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Angelica (Garden Angelica, European Angelica)

BASIC INFORMATION

Biological name (genus and species):
Angelica archangelica
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Entire plant
Chemicals this herb contains:
Angelic acid
Resin (See Glossary)
Volatile oils (See Glossary)

KNOWN EFFECTS

Volatile oil gives angelica the following effects:
  • Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus from lungs and bronchial tubes.
  • Increases perspiration.

    UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

  • Seeds and roots are used to reduce odor and volume of intestinal gases.
  • Brings on menstruation.

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Don't take if you:

  • Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future.
  • Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis, diverticulosis, diverticulitis.

    Consult your doctor if you:

  • Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
  • Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

    Pregnancy:

  • Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

    Breast-feeding:

  • Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

    Infants and children:

  • Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation is hazardous.

    Others:

  • None expected if you are healthy, take it for a short time and do not exceed manufacturer's recommended dosage.

    Storage:

  • Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

    Safe dosage:

  • At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

    TOXICITY

    Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
    short periods of time.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

    None expected

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