Evidence supporting the use of: Korean Angelica
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Korean Angelica (Angelica gigas), known as "Dang Gui" in traditional Asian medicine, has been used for centuries in East Asian herbal medicine, particularly in Korea and China. Its roots are commonly included in multi-herb formulations to "invigorate blood" and treat various circulatory and gynecological disorders. The traditional use of Korean Angelica for hemorrhoids is based on its reputed effects of improving blood flow, reducing blood stasis, and alleviating pain and swelling. In classic herbal texts, Angelica gigas is sometimes included in formulas prescribed for hemorrhoids, especially where blood stagnation is thought to play a role.
However, the scientific evidence specifically supporting Korean Angelica for hemorrhoids is limited. While some laboratory studies indicate that its active compounds (notably decursin and decursinol angelate) possess anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and vasorelaxant properties, direct clinical studies in humans focusing on hemorrhoids are lacking. Most support for its use in this context remains rooted in traditional practice rather than modern clinical trials. Therefore, the evidence level is rated as 2, reflecting largely historical and anecdotal support with minimal direct scientific validation.
Other ingredients used for Hemorrhoids
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apple
apricot
berry flavor
betel
bilberry
blackberry
butcher's broom
chamomile
citrus bioflavonoids
turmeric
dandelion
fiber blend (proprietary)
gotu kola
cellulose
horse chestnut
lemon
licorice root
Nettle
oregon grape
parsley
phellodendron amurense
plum fruit
prune
psyllium
rutin
slippery elm bark
Triphala
vitamin C
seaweed
Zinc
tangerine
capsicum
punarnava
commiphora
blackboard tree
Caesalpinia crista
Rubia cordifolia
peony
Szechuan lovage
Morus
Myrrh
Morinda
birch
aster root
shepherd's purse
paw paw
geranium
sea salt
avens
apple cider vinegar
antler
anthraquinone
Ardisia
Angelica
Acacia
Agrimony
Allicin
Antirrhinum majus
Achyranthes
Abrus
Alchemilla
Aconite
Ajuga
Aerva lanata
American Liverleaf
Aescin
anthocyanidins
Agrimonia pilosa
Allium tuberosum
Amor seco
Baliospermum
Blepharis
Brassica
bayleaf
bran
Barleria
bael
banyan
bioflavonoids
back nightshade
borassus palm
Borassus aethiopum
black root
Bassia scoparia
Black Hellebore
Bergenia
Chinese silkvine
Cucurbita
coconut oil
cactus
cinquefoil
Cyathula
chard
cabbage
chestnut
Cynodon dactylon
castor oil
Carthamus
colocynth
Celosia
Clerodendrum indicum
Chondrus
Dianthus
Diosmin
elephant\'s head
escin
Embelia
fiber
Ficus simplicissima
hazelnut
Indian coraltree
Kokilaksha
lichen
Lycopodium
labrador tea
little ironweed
Methylcellulose
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Mountain Pepper
Mucilage
Morning glory
Nymphaea nouchali
Nimbidin
Oak
Oroxylum indicum
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Onosma bracteatum
pagoda tree
Pluchea
potato
Prunus
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
proanthocyanidins
Portulaca
Persimmon
Papayotin
Polygonum
Rosabin
Ruscus
Ruscogenins
Rosa laevigata
Rutosides
rhubarb
Shark Liver Oil
Sanguisorba
Sarivan
Squash
Sumac
Sword Bean
Terminalia
Tannins
Taraxacin
Troxerutin
Tamarind
Varuna
Wax Gourd
Witch Hazel
Winter Begonia
Yellow Dock
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Korean Angelica
AmenorrheaAnemia
Arthritis
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Circulation (poor)
Cold Sores
Colds (general)
Cough (general)
Cuts
Depression
Diabetes
Dizziness
Edema
Endurance (lack of)
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Fibroids (uterine)
Gastritis
Gout
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hot Flashes
Hypertension
Inflammation
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularity
Migraine
Nervous Exhaustion
Neuralgia and Neuritis