Angelica archangelica
Key actions
Anti-inflammatoryAnticonvulsantAnxiolytic / calmingBitter digestive tonic / stomachicCarminativeDiaphoreticDigestive aidExpectorantGastroprotectiveNeuroprotective / cognition supportSedative / sleep support
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Urinary supportModerate
- Acid refluxTraditional
- AnxietyTraditional
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- Cognitive functionTraditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Insomnia / sleeplessnessTraditional
- MemoryTraditional
- Nervous tensionTraditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- StressTraditional
- Loss of appetiteTraditional
- BloatingTraditional
- BronchitisTraditional
- Cold & fluTraditional
- CoughTraditional
- FeverTraditional
- IndigestionTraditional
- Respiratory supportTraditional
Selected studies & references
RctEffects of Angelica archangelica Extract on Overactive Bladder: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (2025)
PreclinicalInvestigation of Anticonvulsant Potential of Morus, Angelica, Passiflora and Viola Extracts: In Vivo and In Silico Studies (2025)
PreclinicalAngelica archangelica and Ginkgo biloba Extracts Recover Functional Blood Hemoglobin Derivatives in Rabbits Exposed to High Altitude (2022)
PreclinicalUnderstanding the phytochemistry and molecular insights to the pharmacology of Angelica archangelica L. (garden angelica) and its bioactive components (2021)
PreclinicalOptimization of extraction conditions of Angelica archangelica extract and activity evaluation in experimental fibromyalgia (2020)
All 13 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.