Evidence supporting the use of: Angelica archanglica
For the health condition: Cough (dry)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Angelica archangelica, commonly known as garden angelica, has a longstanding history in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in European and some Asian traditions. The roots and seeds of Angelica archangelica have been used for a variety of respiratory complaints, including dry coughs, bronchitis, and other ailments involving the respiratory tract. Historical texts, such as those from medieval European herbalists, often mention angelica as an ingredient in cough syrups, expectorants, and herbal infusions intended to ease dry, irritating coughs. These uses are typically based on the plant’s reputed ability to stimulate the secretion of mucus, soothe mucous membranes, and its mild antispasmodic properties.

Despite these traditional uses, scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of Angelica archangelica for dry cough is limited. While the plant contains compounds such as essential oils (including α-pinene, β-phellandrene, and limonene), coumarins, and flavonoids, which may have mild expectorant or soothing effects, there have been few, if any, controlled clinical studies specifically evaluating its use for dry cough in humans. Most references to its benefits in this context remain anecdotal or are derived from ethnobotanical literature rather than modern pharmacological research. As such, while its use is justified by tradition and supported by historical herbal practices, the strength of evidence is modest and does not meet contemporary scientific standards for efficacy.

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