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 for digestive complaints, including issues related to the gall bladder. Historical texts and traditional herbalists have prescribed angelica root for "sluggish" digestion, thought to include conditions like poor bile flow, which is associated with gall bladder dysfunction. The herb is considered a bitter tonic, believed to stimulate digestive secretions, including bile. However, there is no robust modern scientific evidence specifically validating its efficacy for gall bladder conditions, whether the gall bladder is sluggish or removed. Most references to angelica’s use for gall bladder health are rooted in traditional botanical medicine, such as European and North American herbalism, rather than clinical trials or pharmacological studies. Some laboratory studies have identified potential choleretic (bile-stimulating) properties in related species, but not specifically for Angelica archangelica in humans. Therefore, its use for gall bladder support is justified primarily by tradition, and the overall evidence rating is low.

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