Evidence supporting the use of: Angelica archanglica
For the health condition: Congestion (bronchial)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Angelica archangelica, commonly known as garden angelica, has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine for respiratory ailments, including bronchial congestion. Historical texts from the Middle Ages and later periods describe the use of angelica root and seeds in decoctions, syrups, and teas to alleviate coughs, colds, and chest congestion. The plant contains volatile oils (such as alpha-pinene, beta-phellandrene, and limonene), which are believed to contribute to its expectorant properties, helping to loosen mucus and make it easier to expel. However, while traditional herbals (such as those by Culpeper and Grieve) and folk medicine sources recommend angelica for bronchial issues, there is little modern clinical research directly validating its effectiveness for this specific indication. Most contemporary evidence is limited to in vitro or animal studies examining general anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial properties of the plant's constituents, but these do not specifically address bronchial congestion in humans. As such, the use of Angelica archangelica for bronchial congestion is supported primarily by historical and traditional practices, with limited scientific corroboration.
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Other health conditions supported by Angelica archanglica
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anorexia
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Belching
Bronchitis
Chills
Circulation (poor)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colic (adults)
Colic (children)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Depression
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Fatigue
Fever
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Goiter
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Indigestion
Inflammation
Influenza
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Menstrual Irregularity
Nausea and Vomiting
Nervous Exhaustion
Pain (general remedies for)
Skin (infections)
Sore Throat
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores