It is common for women to like flowers. However, due to its limited availability, not all women are familiar with Angelica Gigas, a beautiful and powerful flower.
Angelica Gigas, commonly known as Korean angelica, giant angelica, purple parsnip, and dangquai, is a monocarpic biennial or short-lived perennial plant from Korea and China. It lives in woodlands, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
Beyond its existence, something magical lives within its roots. Fifty-six chemicals were identified in Angelica Gigas root, with decursin, decursinol angelate, and decursinol being the most investigated for their pharmacological actions, which may lead to improvements in female reproductive health.
Thus, Angelica Gigas roots are a typical traditional herb used in Korean and Chinese medicine to treat various women's health conditions. They are made by decocting with water and used as a blood tonic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and laxative. They are also used to treat gynecological problems.
Currently, root extract from Angelica Gigas for herbal medicine has been packaged in various forms, including extract, solution, whole herbs, capsule, liniment, and oil.
Then, What Are the Benefits of Angelica Gigas for Women's Reproductive Health?
As mentioned above, the root extract of Angelica Gigas has various According to numerous laboratory tests, Angelica Gigas roots have a significant impact on:
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Menstrual Regulation: Angelica Gigas has traditionally been used to promote menstrual regularity and reduce menstrual discomfort.
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Menopausal Symptom Relief: According to research, Angelica gigas can help alleviate menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, exhaustion, and joint discomfort. A 12-week research study using a herbal extract containing Angelica Gigas showed significant reductions in these symptoms.
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Enhanced Endometrial Receptivity: Research has revealed that decursinol, a chemical isolated from Angelica Gigas, can improve endometrial receptivity, which is essential for successful embryo implantation. This shows that there may be some advantages for women looking to boost their fertility.
Based on the considerable effect of menopausal symptom treatment, Menoplus includes Angelica Gigas in its products to maximise reproductive health advantages. For example, the MPlus Balance supplement contains Angelica Gigas as one of its main ingredients in the composition (EstroG-100), with the goal of helping women feel rejuvenated and balanced during menopause and postpartum recovery.
By formulating products with Angelica Gigas, Menoplus seeks to provide natural support for women's reproductive health, addressing challenges associated with menopausal symptoms and overall vitality.
Let’s embrace and face the challenge of the menopausal period and take effort to get healthy both physically and psychologically.