Herbs and plantsAngelica archangelica — angel root for digestion and weak nerves?
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It is also used for coughs and other respiratory complaints, as well as colic, bloating, and spasms.
- The uses described also include anxiety, nervous symptoms, and shortness of breath.
- An infusion or decoction is also used to wash the skin, while the root, in a mixture with other plants, is said to have an anti-inflammatory effect.
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Henryk Różański
Powdered root is used as a digestive and stomach remedy.
„Powdered angelica root — Pulvis Archangelicae (Angelicae) — can be taken with honey or in capsules, at a dose of 0.5–0.8 g 2–3 times a day, as a digestive and stomach remedy.
In traditional medicine, angelica root was used as: – an anti-infective agent – a diuretic – a blood purifier – a tonic. By the 19th century, it was known that angelica contains inulin and valeric acid.”Sproszkowany korzeń arcydzięgla – Pulvis Archangelicae (Angelicae) można zażywać na miodzie lub po zakapsułkowaniu w dawce 0,5-0,8 g 2-3 razy dziennie jako środek trawienny i żołądkowy.
W dawnej medycynie korzeń arcydzięgla używano jako: – środek przeciwzakaźny – środek moczopędny – środek czyszczący krew – środek tonizujący Już w XIX wieku wiedziano, że arcydzięgiel zawiera inulinę i kwas walerianowy.
Henryk Różański
The root was used for weakness of the stomach and intestines, colic, bloating, and mucus in the digestive tract.
„In traditional medicine, angelica root was used as: – an anti-infective agent – a diuretic – a blood purifier – a tonic. By the 19th century, it was known that angelica contains inulin and valeric acid. It was used for weakness of the stomach and intestines, colic and bloating, mucus in the digestive tract, epilepsy, measles, smallpox, and scarlet fever.”W dawnej medycynie korzeń arcydzięgla używano jako: – środek przeciwzakaźny – środek moczopędny – środek czyszczący krew – środek tonizujący Już w XIX wieku wiedziano, że arcydzięgiel zawiera inulinę i kwas walerianowy. Stosowano przy osłabieniu żołądka i jelit, przeciwko kolkom i wzdęciom, przy zaflegmieniu przewodu pokarmowego, przeciwko padaczce, odrze, ospie i szkarlatynie.
Henryk Różański
A decoction of the root is used for catarrh of the digestive and respiratory tracts. An infusion is also mentioned for colds, coughs, sinusitis, flu, and bronchitis.
„Infusion — Infusum: 5 g/200 ml of boiling water (or milk with honey): drink in small portions throughout the day, especially for colds, coughs, sinusitis, flu, and bronchitis. As an antidepressant, anti-anxiety, and anti-neurotic remedy — 100 ml 3–4 times a day.”Napar – Infusum: 5 g/200 ml wrzątku (także mleka z miodem): wypić w ciągu dnia małymi porcjami, szczególnie przy przeziębieniu, kaszlu, zapaleniu zatok, grypie, zapaleniu oskrzeli. Jako środek antydepresyjny i przeciwlękowy, przeciwnerwicowy – 100 ml 3-4 razy dziennie.
Henryk Różański
Angelica tincture is taken by mouth for colic, autonomic neuroses, shortness of breath, anxiety, and nervousness.
„Angelica tincture — Tinctura Archangelicae — taken by mouth has a strengthening and antidepressant effect, relieves colic and autonomic neuroses, and eases symptoms of shortness of breath. Take 5–10 ml 1–3 times a day. It can also be added, in a dose of 10 ml, to hot milk with honey for colds, racing thoughts, anxiety, nervousness, and depression.”Nalewka arcydzięglowa – Tinctura Archangelicae zażyta doustnie działa wzmacniająco i przeciwdepresyjnie, znosi kolki i nerwice wegetatywne, usuwa objawy zadyszki. Zażywać po 5-10 ml 1-3 razy dziennie. Można również podać do mleka z miodem gorącego w ilości 10 ml, przy przeziębieniu, gonitwie myśli, lęku i zdenerwowaniu oraz depresji.
Henryk Różański
An ether-and-alcohol tincture of angelica root was described as a remedy for symptoms of breathlessness and migraine attacks, with a warning that it is potent and that such medicines are now condemned.
„An excellent restorative and anti-neurotic remedy that relieves symptoms of breathlessness and even migraine attacks is an ether-and-alcohol tincture of angelica roots. Mix ethyl ether with alcohol (1 part ether to 3 parts high-proof alcohol) to make Hoffmann's drops — Liquor anodynus Hoffmani.”Doskonałym środkiem cucącym, przeciwnerwicowym i usuwającym objawy duszności, a nawet atak migreny – jest nalewka eterowo-spirytusowa z korzeni arcydzięgla. Eter etylowy wymieszać ze spirytusem (1 część eteru na 3 części spirytusu wysokoprocentowego) – uzyskując krople Hoffmana – Liquor anodynus Hoffmani.
Henryk Różański
An infusion or decoction of angelica is used to wash oily, acne-prone, or infected skin.
„Wash oily skin, acne-prone skin, and skin infected with bacteria or yeasts, or affected by demodex or other mites, with an infusion or decoction. It improves skin tone, stimulates blood and nutrient-fluid circulation in the skin, improves skin firmness, reduces oiliness, and has a strong antiseptic effect.”Naparem lub odwarem przemywać cerę tłustą, trądzikową, zakażona bakteriami i drożdżakami, cierpiącą na demodex lub inne roztocza. Poprawia koloryt skóry, pobudza krążenie krwi i płynu troficznego w skórze. Poprawia jędrność skóry. Zmniejsza łojotok. Ma silny wpływ antyseptyczny.
Henryk Różański
Angelica root has been described as an ingredient in a mixture used as an anti-inflammatory remedy.
„Mix equal parts of angelica root — Radix Archangelicae, meadowsweet flowers — Flos Ulmariae, poplar buds or bark — Gemmae et Cortex Populi, or willow bark — Cortex Salicis. This is a strong anti-inflammatory remedy that penetrates the nervous system. Use as a decoction: add 1 tablespoon of the mixture to 200 ml of water, bring to a boil, leave for 30 minutes, then strain.”Korzeń arcydzięgla – Radix Archangelicae + kwiat wiązówki – Flos Ulmariae + pączki lub kora topoli Gemmae et Cortex Populi, albo wierzby Cortex Salicis – w równych częściach wymieszać – silny środek przeciwzapalny, przenikający do układu nerwowego. Stosować wywar: 1 łyżka mieszanki na 200 ml wody, zagotować, odstawić na 30 minut, przecedzić.
Henryk Różański
Angelica root is an ingredient in a mixture listed for loss of appetite, bloating, heartburn, and belching.
„This syrup contains 35.61 g of marshmallow-root macerate 1:22.5 per 100 g.
Loss of appetite, bloating, heartburn, belching
Mixture: angelica root, chamomile flower, caraway fruit, artichoke fruit, lemon balm leaf, peppermint leaf, bitter candytuft herb — Iberis amara., celandine herb, licorice root
Iberogast Flüssigkeit: 20 drops 3 times a day
Diarrhea with intestinal cramps, also after chemotherapy
Uzara root — Radix Uzarae (Xysmalobium undulatum (Linne) R.”Syrop ten zawiera w 100 g – 35,61 g maceratu z korzeni prawoślazu 1:22,5
Utrata apetytu, wzdęcia, zgaga, odbijanie
mieszanka: korzeń arcydzięgla, kwiat rumianku, owoc kminku, owoc karczocha, liść melisy, liść mięty pieprzowej, ziele ubiorka gorzkiego – Iberis amara., ziele glistnika, korzeń lukrecji
Iberogast Flüssigkeit 3 razy dziennie po 20 kropli
Biegunka ze skurczami jelit, także po chemioterapii
korzeń uzara – Radix Uzarae (Xysmalobium undulatum (Linne) R.
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
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Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 10.
Angelica root extracts showed butyrylcholinesterase-inhibiting activity in laboratory studies.
Aim of the study: The isolation and identification of inhibitors of butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) obtained from extracts of the roots and fruits of Angelica archangelica L. are reported. Our results confirmed the weak inhibitory effect of Angelica roots on acetylcholinesterase activity.
Results: BChE inhibition was much more pronounced at a concentration of 100 μg/mL for hexane extracts and reached a rate above 50%. Fractionation guided by TLC bioautography and spectroscopic analysis led to the isolation and identification of imperatorin from the fruit's hexane extract and heraclenol-2'-O-angelate from the root's hexane extract. Both compounds showed significant BChE-inhibiting activity, with IC(50) = 14.4 ± 3.2 μM and IC(50) = 7.5 ± 1.8 μM, respectively. Only C8-substituted and C5-unsubstituted furanocoumarins were active, which could provide information about the initial structures of specific BChE inhibitors.
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In traditional medicine, various species of angelica have been used for indigestion, coughs, colds, and rheumatic complaints, among other things.
Aim of the study: More than 60 species of medicinal plants belong to the genus Angelica (family: Apiaceae). Many of these species have long been used in ancient traditional medicine systems, especially in the Far East.
Results: sinensis, A. sylvestris, etc., have traditionally been used as anti-inflammatory, diuretic, expectorant, and diaphoretic remedies, and for colds, flu, influenza, hepatitis, arthritis, indigestion, coughs, chronic bronchitis, pleurisy, typhoid, headaches, wind, fever, colic, travel sickness, rheumatism, bacterial and fungal infections, and diseases of the urinary organs. The active substances isolated from these plants mainly include various types of coumarins, acetylenic compounds, chalcones, sesquiterpenes, and polysaccharides. This review examines the importance of the genus Angelica in relation to its traditional medicinal uses, alternative medicinal uses in modern society, and potential for drug development. It also summarizes the results of various scientific studies on Angelica species or Angelica-containing preparations and their biological activities, including antimicrobial, anticancer, antitumour, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and nephroprotective effects.
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Type of studydiscussion of other studies
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