Fragrant Angelica

Why You Need It

• Restores Vitality: Combats fatigue and weakness by improving blood quality.
• Hormonal Harmony: Helps regulate menstrual cycles and eases discomfort.
• Circulation Boost: Warms the body and improves blood flow to tissues.

Deep Dive

Fragrant Angelica is unique because it contains compounds like ligustilide and ferulic acid. These compounds act as mild phytoestrogens, which means they can bind to estrogen receptors in the body. This helps modulate hormonal levels—supporting the body during low-estrogen phases (like menopause) and helping to regulate the cycle during reproductive years. Furthermore, it acts as a tonic for the blood, increasing red blood cell production and improving microcirculation. This leads to better oxygen delivery to your tissues, resulting in warmer extremities and reduced systemic stress.

Natural Food Sources

Fragrant Angelica is a specialized botanical root. It is not found in common fruits or vegetables. It is cultivated primarily in the Gansu and Sichuan provinces of China. The fresh root has a distinctively sweet, pungent, and aromatic flavor.

Supplementation

Because the active compounds are concentrated in the root, it is rarely eaten as a food item in the West. It is most commonly found in:

• Capsules/Tablets: Standardized extracts.
• Liquid Tinctures: Alcohol or glycerin extracts.
• Tea/Decoction: Simmering the dried root slices.

Standard Dosage: 3–9 grams of dried root per day (in tea or powder form). For extracts, follow manufacturer instructions. It is best taken in the morning or early afternoon to avoid over-stimulation before sleep.