Evidence supporting the use of: Angelica archanglica
For the health condition: Influenza

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Angelica archangelica, commonly known as garden angelica, has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine, particularly in Scandinavian and Baltic countries. Historical records show that the plant was prized during the Middle Ages and Renaissance as a remedy for various respiratory ailments, and it was sometimes employed during epidemics, including outbreaks of influenza and plague. The roots and seeds were often included in herbal mixtures and tonics intended to strengthen the body and potentially ward off illness. Traditional use was based on the plant’s aromatic properties and presumed ability to stimulate sweating and expectoration, which were thought to help clear respiratory congestion.

However, there is a lack of modern clinical evidence or well-designed scientific studies supporting the efficacy of Angelica archangelica specifically for influenza. While the plant contains coumarins, essential oils, and other phytochemicals with some demonstrated antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in vitro, these findings have not been translated into robust evidence for treating or preventing influenza in humans. As such, its use for influenza is primarily justified by tradition rather than scientific validation, and the existing evidence is weak.

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