Angelica

Herbal Constituents and Uses | Contraindications

Common Name:	Angelica	Photo Gallery
Genus / Species:	Angelica archangelica
Part Used:	Root
Energetics:	Spicy, bitter, warm
Meridians:	Lung, stomach, intestines.
Active Constituents	Volatile oil 1.5% Resin Bitter principle Triterpenoids Phellanorene Tannin
Medicinal Use:	Bitter stomachic Carminative Antispasmodic Diuretic Sedative Diaphoretic Expectorant
Dose:	Decoction or tincture. S.F. Tincture 1 to 3ml daily. Requires breaks of four days every two weeks and use only in small doses. GEM 1:5 (g/ml) 0.5 to 2.0 ml 3 times daily. A.C. Tincture - 2.5ml, 3 times daily. Decoction - 1 teaspoon of cut root to 1 cup of water, 3 times daily.

Contraindications

1) Do not use during pregnancy or lactation due to this herbs emmenagogue and genotoxic effects. E

2) Avoid with peptic ulcers due to this herb stimulating gastric acid secretions. E

3) Avoid with diabetes. E

4) Avoid with kidney inflammations and hot conditions. E

5) This herb may cause photodermititis when undergoing ultraviolet light or solarium treatment due to the presence of furanocoumarins. It may increase the risk of skin cancer. E

6) Excessive doses may cause depression of the central nervous system.

7) Avoid regular and high doses of this herb with diabetics due to its high sugar content.

The information contained in these pages is an indication of possible contraindications, but if you are at all concerned about any herb and its suitability for personal use please contact a herbal practitioner in your area or contact us.