Evidence supporting the use of: Korean Angelica
For the body system: Female Reproductive System
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3
Korean Angelica (Angelica gigas) has a long-standing history of use in traditional East Asian medicine, particularly in Korea, China, and Japan, for supporting the female reproductive system. In traditional Korean and Chinese herbal medicine, Angelica gigas is often used as a “woman’s tonic” to help regulate menstrual cycles, relieve menstrual cramps, address symptoms of menopause, and support blood health. The root, known as “Dang Gui” (though this name is more commonly associated with Angelica sinensis), is a key ingredient in many herbal formulas aimed at women’s health. The traditional rationale is that the herb has “blood-nourishing” and “circulation-promoting” properties, which are believed to contribute to reproductive health and hormonal balance.
Scientific research on Angelica gigas specifically is much more limited compared to Angelica sinensis. Some in vitro and animal studies have identified compounds such as decursin and decursinol angelate in Angelica gigas that may have estrogenic or anti-inflammatory effects. However, high-quality human clinical trials are lacking, and most evidence for supporting the female reproductive system is based on the herb's traditional use and pharmacological studies rather than robust clinical validation. For these reasons, while tradition strongly supports its use, the scientific evidence remains preliminary and not definitive.
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