Angelica root (Angelica archangelica)
EMA-monograph European bitter, distinct from TCM's Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis) which has separate uses.
Why
Angelica root (Angelica archangelica) holds an EMA HMPC Traditional Use monograph for relief of mild dyspeptic complaints and temporary loss of appetite. Botanically and clinically distinct from Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis) used in TCM for women's health, same genus, different species, different traditional uses.
How it works
Bitter principles and essential oil components stimulate gastric and biliary secretion. Furanocoumarins (angelicin) cause photosensitisation at higher doses, practical limit.
Expected onset · Acute effect on appetite within minutes
How to take
Dosage
Dried root: 1–2 g as infusion or 0.5–2 ml tincture, three times daily before meals.
Timing
Before main meals
On the label
Angelica archangelica (European garden angelica) root, distinct from Angelica sinensis (Chinese Dong Quai). EU-grown sources for European pharmacopoeia quality.
Ideal for
Adults with mild dyspepsia or appetite loss seeking traditional European bitter preparations.
Safety
Evidence
EMA classifies European angelica root at Traditional Use for mild dyspeptic complaints. Traditional-use registration only, no Cochrane review, no Well-Established Use monograph, no EFSA-authorised claim, and no major-journal RCT supports a specific therapeutic effect. Inclusion here reflects the documented tradition; modern clinical evidence is limited.
Traditional-use registration only, no Cochrane review, no Well-Established Use monograph, no EFSA-authorised claim, and no major-journal RCT supports a specific therapeutic effect. Inclusion here reflects the documented tradition; modern clinical evidence is limited.
Where to get it
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