Evidence supporting the use of: Angelica gigas nakai
For the health condition: Hepatitis

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Synopsis

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

Angelica gigas Nakai, known as Korean angelica, has been used in traditional Korean medicine for various ailments, including liver-related conditions such as hepatitis. Historical texts and folk medicine practices describe its use as a tonic for improving blood circulation, alleviating pain, and supporting liver health. The primary compounds in Angelica gigas, such as decursin and decursinol angelate, have shown some pharmacological activities in laboratory studies, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which are potentially relevant to liver protection. However, the direct scientific evidence supporting its use specifically for the treatment or support of hepatitis in humans is limited. Most available research is either preclinical (using cell or animal models) or focuses on general hepatoprotective effects rather than hepatitis specifically. As a result, while Angelica gigas Nakai is traditionally used for liver health in East Asian herbal medicine, there is insufficient high-quality clinical evidence to conclusively support its efficacy in hepatitis. Its use for this condition remains primarily justified by traditional practice rather than strong scientific validation.

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