Evidence supporting the use of: Angelica archanglica
For the health condition: Nervous Exhaustion

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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 traditional use in European herbal medicine, including for conditions described historically as "nervous exhaustion." This term, popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries, broadly referred to symptoms now associated with stress, fatigue, and sometimes mild anxiety or depression. In traditional herbalism, Angelica archangelica was valued for its purported ability to strengthen and invigorate the nervous system, often being included in tonics and remedies intended to restore vitality and alleviate fatigue. The plant contains aromatic compounds and essential oils, which were believed to have calming and restorative effects.

However, scientific validation for these traditional uses is limited. Few, if any, high-quality clinical studies have specifically investigated Angelica archangelica for nervous exhaustion or related conditions. Most modern research on Angelica focuses on its digestive, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties rather than direct effects on the nervous system. While some in vitro and animal studies suggest possible neuroprotective or adaptogenic effects of Angelica species, these findings have not been robustly confirmed in human trials. Therefore, its use for nervous exhaustion is supported primarily by tradition rather than strong scientific evidence, and any claims should be interpreted with caution.

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