The divine origin of this medicinal plant, which is known as angelica, explains even its Latin name, which sounds like an "archangel", that is, associated with God's messenger - the archangel. What did deserve this unobtrusive plant, widely spread in greater Russia and Ukraine, such an unusual name? Let us make sure that Angelica has medicinal properties.
Useful properties of the plant
Usually, the healing potential of any plant is determined by its composition. In various parts of the angelica, resins and essential oils, a set of organic acids, including apple, acetic, valeric, pectins, tannins, were found.
The roots of the plant have a strong sweetish flavor and bitter-burning taste. In this case, the plant itself is low-calorie: it contains only 10 kcal / 100 g, so in preparations it can be used to reduce weight. In addition, Angelica has a diuretic effect, which is also used in the fight against excess kilograms.
The herb angelica shows its healing properties in the treatment of heart problems, it is used to strengthen immunity and stimulate the activity of the circulatory system. In addition, its healing powers are found in the interaction with the problem areas of the body:
- the drug has a beneficial effect on the activity of the nervous and cardiovascular systems;
- it stimulates the separation of bile and gastric juice;
- alcohol preparations are used for rheumatic pains and gout as flours and compresses;
- Angelica officinalis shows its medicinal properties in preparations intended for the treatment of the kidneys, as well as in alcoholism;
- noted its positive effect when taking drugs to lower blood pressure;
- the presence of vitamin B12 in the plant makes it possible to use the plant to purify the vessels from cholesterol plaques and to reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood.
Preparations of this plant have a wide range of applications. It is noted that Angelica activates its medicinal properties when used to solve problems of women's health.
Angelica for women's health
Preparations of this plant are widely used to treat almost all the problems of women's health:
- it is used for menstrual disorders and painful periods;
- is effective for restoring the reproductive function of the body after taking contraceptive medications;
- it helps to reduce, and then stop internal bleeding;
- is actively used in preparations for the treatment of endometriosis ;
- it is known its positive stimulating effect on the body of women suffering from anemia, in the treatment of their infertility.
Contraindications to the use of Angelica
The herb angelica has medicinal properties and contraindications. It has a significant health effect on the nervous system, reduces the destructive effects of stress and depression .
Plant drugs are often used as an effective expectorant, as well as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent. In addition, they are effective for the treatment of insomnia and migraines. Its influence on the normalization of kidney function and their recovery is beneficial. External preparations are used to restore skin turgor, as well as for dermatological problems.
Angelica repeatedly confirmed its therapeutic properties, but contraindications to its reception should be well known.It is strictly forbidden to use plant preparations during pregnancy, as it has abortive properties. In addition, the peculiarity of its reception is the need to protect yourself from bright sunlight.