Korean Angelica Root vs Millettia reticulata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Korean Angelica Root

Angelica gigas

Womens Health

Womens Health

Korean Angelica Root

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Millettia reticulata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Large-rooted angelica species prized in Korean Hanbang medicine as a blood tonic and women health herb.

TCM herb Ji Xue Teng (similar to M. dielsiana); activates blood, dispels stasis, used for irregular menses.

Active Compounds

decursin, decursinol, nodakenin, umbelliferone

medicarpin, formononetin, flavonoids, saponins, tannins

Traditional Uses

blood tonic for women in Korean Hanbang, treatment of menstrual disorders, joint pain remedy

menstrual irregularity, blood stasis, joint pain, anemia, numbness

Modern Uses

blood tonic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic

emmenagogue, anti-anemic, anti-rheumatic, blood activating

Adult Dosage

3-9g dried root decoction or 500mg extract

9-15g dried stem tea 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy - blood moving herb, anticoagulants

pregnancy (emmenagogue), anticoagulants

Side Effects

photosensitization, GI upset

GI upset, increased menstrual flow

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E