Evidence supporting the use of: Angelica
For the health condition: Heart (weakness)

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Synopsis

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

Angelica has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Europe and East Asia, for supporting heart health and treating symptoms associated with "heart weakness" such as fatigue, poor circulation, and palpitations. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), species like Angelica sinensis (Dong Quai) are believed to "nourish the blood" and improve circulation, which indirectly was thought to strengthen the heart. In historical European herbalism, Angelica archangelica was sometimes used in tonics for general debility or to support the cardiovascular system, though the descriptions are often vague and not specific to modern clinical definitions of heart failure or weakness.

However, there is a lack of robust scientific studies directly demonstrating Angelica's efficacy for treating heart weakness or heart failure. Most modern research on Angelica focuses on its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and vasodilatory properties, which could theoretically benefit cardiovascular health, but clinical evidence in humans is minimal. The traditional use as a heart tonic persists largely due to historical texts and anecdotal reports rather than rigorous scientific validation. Therefore, while Angelica's use for "heart weakness" is well-documented in traditional medicine, it is not strongly supported by modern clinical research, and the evidence should be considered preliminary and interpreted with caution.

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