Evidence supporting the use of: Angelica
For the health condition: Belching

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Synopsis

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

Angelica (Angelica archangelica) has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine for digestive complaints, including belching, flatulence, and dyspepsia. The roots and seeds of Angelica are known for their carminative properties, which means they help to relieve gas in the gastrointestinal tract and can thereby reduce belching. Historical texts such as the German Commission E monographs and various herbal compendia note Angelica's use for promoting digestive comfort, stimulating appetite, and alleviating symptoms of mild gastrointestinal discomfort. The mechanism is thought to involve the stimulation of gastric secretions and improvement of gut motility, which may help in expelling trapped gas. Modern scientific studies specifically validating Angelica's efficacy for belching are limited, though some pharmacological research suggests that its essential oils (such as α-pinene, limonene, and others) may have mild spasmolytic and carminative actions. However, clinical trials in humans for this specific indication are lacking, and most evidence remains anecdotal or based on traditional knowledge. Thus, while Angelica is widely used in traditional remedies for belching, the scientific support is modest, and its use is best understood as rooted in herbal tradition rather than robust clinical evidence.

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