Evidence supporting the use of: Korean Angelica
For the health condition: Amenorrhea

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Korean Angelica (Angelica gigas), known in traditional Korean medicine as "Dang Gui" or "Dangquai," has a long history of use for women's health, particularly for supporting menstrual health and treating conditions like amenorrhea (absence of menstruation). The herb is often included in multi-herb formulations aimed at nourishing the blood, promoting circulation, and balancing female hormones. Its traditional use is rooted in the theory that amenorrhea is caused by blood deficiency or stagnation, and Korean Angelica is believed to "tonify" the blood and invigorate circulation.

While there is some preliminary scientific research on Korean Angelica for general gynecological health—mainly focusing on its phytoestrogenic constituents (such as decursin and related coumarins)—specific and robust clinical evidence for its efficacy in amenorrhea is lacking. Most available studies are either animal-based, in vitro, or focused on broader menstrual irregularities rather than amenorrhea specifically. Thus, while the traditional rationale for using Korean Angelica in amenorrhea is well established and it is a common component in East Asian herbal formulas for this condition, high-quality human clinical trials confirming its benefit for amenorrhea are limited or absent.

In summary, the use of Korean Angelica for amenorrhea is primarily justified by traditional practice, with only low to moderate scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for this specific condition.

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