Evidence supporting the use of: Korean Angelica
For the health condition: Hot Flashes

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Korean Angelica (Angelica gigas Nakai), known as "Dang Gui" in traditional East Asian medicine, has been used historically to support women's health, including relief from menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. The root is a common ingredient in herbal formulas prescribed for gynecological conditions. In traditional Korean and Chinese medicine, Angelica species are believed to help "nourish the blood" and regulate menstrual and menopausal symptoms. Historical texts and pharmacopoeias cite its use for symptoms associated with hormonal changes, including hot flashes, although the understanding of these symptoms predates modern biomedical concepts.

Scientific evidence specifically validating Korean Angelica's efficacy for hot flashes is limited. Some laboratory and animal studies suggest that the plant contains compounds (such as decursin and decursinol angelate) with phytoestrogenic activity, which could theoretically influence estrogen-related symptoms. However, robust human clinical trials are lacking, and the available studies tend to focus on related Angelica species (such as Angelica sinensis), or use mixed herbal formulas, making it difficult to attribute effects to Korean Angelica alone.

In summary, the use of Korean Angelica for hot flashes is primarily based on traditional practices rather than modern clinical evidence. While there is some preliminary scientific interest, the overall quality and quantity of direct evidence remain low.

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