Evidence supporting the use of: Angelica archanglica
For the health condition: Belching
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Angelica archangelica, commonly known as garden angelica, has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine, particularly for various digestive complaints, including belching (eructation), bloating, and flatulence. Traditional herbal texts and pharmacopoeias from Europe, especially those from the Middle Ages onward, describe the use of angelica root and seeds as carminatives—herbs that help to expel gas from the digestive tract and relieve related discomforts.
Historical sources such as Culpeper's Complete Herbal and the German Commission E Monographs mention angelica as beneficial for “flatulent dyspepsia” and similar symptoms. The rationale is primarily based on its content of volatile oils (including α-pinene and limonene) and bitter principles, which are thought to stimulate gastric secretions and motility, thereby reducing gas buildup and belching.
However, scientific evidence specifically validating its efficacy for belching is limited. While some in vitro and animal studies suggest mild spasmolytic and digestive-stimulating effects, there are no robust clinical trials in humans that directly assess its impact on belching. As a result, its use for this condition is primarily justified by tradition, with some pharmacological plausibility but minimal direct scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for belching specifically.
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chamomile
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clove
cowage seed
curcumin
fennel
gentian root
ginger
green tea
lemon
lovage
mastic gum
mint
pancreatin
pear
peppermint oil
rhizome
spearmint leaf
water
cardamom
atractylodes
shen-chu
Indian bael
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
anise
fumaria parviflora
sweet flag
caraway
Sichuan pepper
indigo leaves
cayenne pepper
Apple Cider Vinegar
Agastache
Ardisia
Angelica
Amomum
Asafoetida
Asam gelugor
Angostura
Bicarbonate
Balsam
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Butea monosperma
Black galingale
Bitter Grass
boldo
black salt
Buddha's Hand
Bitter principals
Cumin
Centaury
Curry leaf
Cinnamomum
Chervil
Coriander
Citron
Citrus
Carvone
Coca
Colombo
Calamus
Dragonhead
Dill
English Horsemint
Enzyme Blend
False Calumba
Gentian
gum
Galangal
Mallow
Quince
Sweet Orange alcohol
Tarragon
Vinegar
Other health conditions supported by Angelica archanglica
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Anorexia
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Belching
Bronchitis
Chills
Circulation (poor)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colic (adults)
Colic (children)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Depression
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Fatigue
Fever
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Goiter
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Indigestion
Inflammation
Influenza
Insomnia
Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Menstrual Irregularity
Nausea and Vomiting
Nervous Exhaustion
Pain (general remedies for)
Skin (infections)
Sore Throat
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores