Angelica is a popular herb for fans of traditional medicine, as its roots are used to make some herbal medicines. Let’s learn more about the benefits and potential harms of angelica.

What is angelica?

Before learning about the benefits of this herb, important information must be known about it, which is that this herb, which is known in English as Angelica, can find more than one genus of this herb with different names, and from Angelica herb names:

• Angelica archangelica: This type is used more in Europe to treat health problems related to anxiety, blood circulation and the digestive system.
• Angelica sinensis: This type of herb, also known as dong quai, is also commonly used in China to detoxify the liver.

In the following paragraphs, we will talk about the benefits of the roots in general in this herb, which mostly refer to the previous species, as the roots are used in both types when making herbal supplements or medicines from them.

The benefits of angelica

We will divide the benefits of the roots according to the type of herb, so as to understand the benefits of each of the two types, with the importance of knowing also that the available research regarding the benefits is few, and there is still a need for more research to be sure and certain about it, and in general the potential benefits may be as follows:

Benefits of the roots of angelica of the type “A. archangelica

Reduce anxiety and stress

Some animal research shows that this herb can help reduce feelings of anxiety and aid relaxation, due to the extract of the herb.

Cancer prevention

Also, this herb is likely to have anti-cancer properties, according to some research that showed that the herb could have a role in killing breast cancer cells, but in test tubes, and the herb also prevented tumor growth in mice, and this benefit may be due to the presence of some chemicals in it. herb.

Fight infection

The herb may also help eliminate viruses, fungi, and disease-causing bacteria, as some research conducted in test tubes showed that the essential oil of the herb can eliminate some types of disease-causing bacteria, and this may be due to the extract of the herb and some of the compounds that are isolated from it. Where it has antiviral activity for some viruses, including the herpes simplex virus.

NBMore research is needed, especially in humans, in order to confirm the results and efficacy of the herb.

Benefits of dong quai herb. sinensis”

Anti-cancer

The herb can have anti-cancer properties due to its extract, which may kill glioblastoma cells, according to research conducted on animals, but there is still a need to conduct human studies to be sure, and the herb should not be used for treatment and stop the previously prescribed treatment without consulting a doctor.

Promote wound healing

The herb may also have a potential benefit in promoting wound healing by contributing to the formation of blood vessels, and some evidence even shows the possibility that the herb has a role in helping to heal diabetic foot wounds, but we stress the need to consult a doctor first.

Reducing menopausal symptoms

As for the menstrual cycle and menopause, the herb can help to enhance the control of symptoms that accompany menopause, and the roots of the herb may help maintain the level of serotonin in the body, which may help alleviate hot flashes that many women experience.

But other research is still needed to confirm the herb’s role in treating menopausal symptoms, or the other benefits mentioned.

How to use angel weed

This herb is available in many types that can be used such as:

• tea.
• supplements.
• herb extract.

However, there is no available information about the appropriate doses and quantity, and the species from which it was made must be mentioned on the packaging of the product, as we mentioned previously.

Angelica damage

Damage may vary according to the type of herb, for example A. sinensis supplements made from it can cause some heart problems and high blood pressure, while A. archangelica can make the skin more sensitive to light, and in general each of the two types can occur between them and multiple types Medications have some interactions that cause harm to the body, so you must tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking before taking the supplement.

Also, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should be careful and never take the herb with its various preparations, without consulting a doctor