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Angelica (Garden Angelica, European Angelica)
Angelica (Garden Angelica, European Angelica)
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BASIC INFORMATIONBiological name (genus and species):
Angelica archangelica
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Entire plant
Chemicals this herb contains:
Angelic acid
Resin (See Glossary)
Volatile oils (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Volatile oil gives angelica the following effects:
Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus from lungs
and bronchial tubes.
Increases perspiration.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Seeds and roots are used to reduce odor and volume of
intestinal gases.
Brings on menstruation.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such
as stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are healthy, take it for a short time and
do not exceed manufacturer's recommended dosage.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
None expected
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From Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements by H. Winter Griffith, M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing
Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange.
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