Published June 1, 1990.
Name of Drug
Angelicae fructus, angelica seed.
Angelicae herba, angelica herb.
Composition of Drug
Angelica seed consists of the fruit of Angelica archangelica L. [Fam. Apiaceae], as well as preparations thereof.
Angelica herb consists of the above-ground parts of A. archangelica L., as well as preparations thereof.
Uses
Preparations of angelica seed and herb are used as a diuretic and diaphoretic.
The effectiveness for these applications is not documented.
Risks
The herb contains furanocoumarin, which renders the skin photosensitive.
Evaluation
Since the effectiveness for the claimed uses has not been documented, and considering the risks, a therapeutic application cannot be justified.
* Source: German Commission E Monographs (Phytotherapy)
- base of phytotherapeutic drug approval by the german health administration -
