Angelica Polymorpha



Uses

It is used mainly in combination with other herbals to relieve menstrual cramps, regulate menstrual periods, and lessen menopausal symptoms.

Like herbals such as black cohosh and red clover, it was long believed to contain chemicals shaped like the female hormone, oestrogen.

In traditional Chinese medicine, it is often included in combination herbal products, which are used to treat allergies, arthritis, asthma, or high blood pressure. Animal studies of it have shown it has a slight ability to increase immune system function by activating certain immune cells and deactivating others. Therefore, it may help to relieve allergy symptoms.

In addition, laboratory studies have shown that it has mild anti-inflammatory properties, which may make it useful in treating arthritis, asthma, and other inflammatory conditions.