Evidence supporting the use of: Angelica archanglica
For the health condition: Cough (spastic)

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Synopsis

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

Angelica archangelica, commonly known as garden angelica or wild celery, has a long history of traditional use in European herbal medicine, particularly for respiratory ailments such as coughs, including spastic (or spasmodic) coughs. Historical texts and traditional herbal compendiums, such as those by Culpeper and in various European pharmacopeias, document angelica's use as an expectorant and antispasmodic. The root and other parts of the plant were often included in preparations intended to soothe coughs, bronchitis, and related respiratory discomforts. The rationale was based on its volatile oils and coumarin compounds, which were thought to have calming and mucus-loosening effects on the bronchial passages.

However, while these traditional uses are well documented, there is limited modern clinical evidence to substantiate the efficacy of Angelica archangelica for spastic cough. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest mild antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties, but these findings have not been robustly demonstrated in human clinical trials for cough specifically. Thus, its use for spastic cough remains primarily justified by traditional knowledge rather than strong scientific validation, and the overall quality of evidence supporting its effectiveness is moderate to low.

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