Angelica Archangelica Overactive Bladder - How Can I Stop My Overactive Bladder?

Many of the most medicinally beneficial plants in the world grow in extremely harsh conditions. Herbs like Chaga, which thrives in regions in Siberia that reach temperatures of -40 degrees, and Rhodiola which also seems to enjoy cold arctic weather, are two of the best examples. Lately there's been a lot of talk about Angelica (angelica archangelica) for an overactive bladder, which also grows in extremely cold weather throughout Iceland and many other regions of the world.

Angelica is known as Ætihvönn in Iceland, which means "edible angelica". It has been used for over 1000 years, dating back to the time of the Vikings, and it was hardy enough to survive the last ice age. The Vikings used Angelica as a form of currency in trade, and it was even considered illegal to steal it. Although it grows throughout Europe, the Angelica from the harshest climates seems to contain the highest concentration of active compounds.

Angelica is a pungent, bitter, warming herb that has traditionally helps with digestion, respiratory issues and rheumatic complaints. It's often one of the first ingredients in digestive bitter formulas, and it even has some use for people who are trying to quit smoking. Angelica is also useful for stimulating poor appetite, and can be used by people who are underweight.

Angelica for Urinary Tract Health - Will Overactive Bladder Go Away?

In recent years, Angelica has been studied specifically for bladder issues and urinary tract health. SagaMedica is a company from Iceland. They released an extract of the leaves of their native Angelica, which they call SagaPro.  Angelica happens to grow quite abundantly throughout the island, so over-harvesting is generally not a concern.

An 8-week, placebo study has been performed on SagaPro. The study targeted men over 45 who were suffering from nocturia, which is a disorder that entails having to make multiple trips to the bathroom at night. To summarize, it's a problem that is all too familiar for many men over 45, who may also be dealing with issues such as enlarged prostate. The most debilitating aspect of nocturia is its disruption of sleep, which ultimately affects everything else related to health.

Three parameters were studied:

• increase in bladder volume,
• reduction in nocturnal voids (bathroom trips), and
• increase in duration of the first sleep period

The group taking the Angelica had an increase of over 170% bladder capacity.  In addition, there was also a reduction in nocturnal voids by 14%.  There was an increase in first uninterrupted sleep period by 180%. These results are pretty remarkable.  For people dealing with incontinence or other bladder issues, Angelica can seem like a miracle.

Can Angelica Work With Men & Women?

By the way, although the study on Saga Pro targeted men over 45, Angelica is in use universally by men and women of all age groups.  Bladder control problems can be quite disruptive to one's life.  Not to mention embarrassing, they seem to be more prevalent than most people think.  Angelica is available to people who are searching for a safe, natural alternative.  This is in comparison to some of the more invasive approaches to bladder issues.

If you have any questions about Angelica, give us a call at Peach Vitamins here in Atlanta at 404-266-9115, or stop by our store anytime.