Angelica



angelica archangelica
angelica atropurpurea
angelica sylvestris
Umbelliferae
Parsley or Carrot Family

AKAs
Garden Angelica
Holy Ghost

CAUTIONS
Avoid large doses in pregnancy and diabetes.

PARTS USED
leaves
foliae angelicae

ROOT
radix angelicae

Roots and Leaves
Collected in late summer of 2nd year of growth.

ACTIONS
Medicinal Properties
anti-rheumatic
anti-spasmodic
carminative
diaphoretic
digestive tonic
diuretic
expectorant
uterine-stimulant

All parts of plant promote perspiration and urination,
stimulate appetite and nerves.

USED IN FOLK MEDICINE
except for plague as an expectorant
cases of obstrution by mucous against constipation
caused by hemorrhoids
treats jaundice
calms heart
insomnia

AS A PREVENTATIVE
Tea is drunk when there is danger of catching cold.

A very tall biennial
with large clusters of small greenish flowers.

The main use is or a condiment or confection.
Hollow stems may be candied.


angelica species
CONSTITUENTS