Angelica

Limited human evidence supports some traditional uses, with stronger therapeutic potential observed in animal models for various conditions.

Benefits

May reduce anxiety
settle stomach
possess anti-inflammatory
antioxidant
neuroprotective
and anticancer properties.

Key compounds

Furanocoumarinsflavonoidsessential oilsterpenes

May help with

Historically used for indigestion
anxiety
respiratory issues
and as a general tonic in Nordic folk medicine.

Best for these goals

May reduce anxietysettle stomachpossess anti-inflammatoryantioxidantneuroprotectiveand anticancer properties.

How to use it

Consumed in foods

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

May increase skin sensitivity to sunlight; avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient reliable information. | Interactions: No major interactions documented; use standard caution. May increase photosensitivity.

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