Evidence supporting the use of: Korean Angelica
For the health condition: Menstrual Irregularity

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Synopsis

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

Korean Angelica (Angelica gigas), also known as "Dang Gui" or "Dong Quai" (though Dong Quai more commonly refers to Angelica sinensis), has a long history of use in East Asian traditional medicine for the management of menstrual irregularity and other gynecological disorders. In Korean and Chinese medicine, Angelica species are often referred to as "female ginseng" because of their reputed benefits for women’s reproductive health. Traditional texts describe its use for nourishing the blood, regulating menstruation, and alleviating symptoms such as menstrual cramps and irregular cycles.

Despite these longstanding uses, scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of Korean Angelica specifically (Angelica gigas) for menstrual irregularity is limited. Most clinical studies and phytochemical research have focused on Angelica sinensis, not Angelica gigas. Some animal studies and in vitro research suggest that extracts from Angelica gigas contain compounds (such as decursin and decursinol angelate) that may influence estrogenic activity or have anti-inflammatory effects, which could theoretically impact menstrual function. However, robust human clinical trials are lacking, and the evidence is not sufficient for strong scientific validation. Therefore, the primary basis for its use remains traditional practice, with only modest scientific support.

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