Angelica Root

Description

Angelica Root (Angelica archangelica, dong quai, engelwurzel, garden angelica, root of the Holy Ghost, tang-kuei)

This member of the Apiaceae family grows in damp soil, near running water, and along woodland edges. Angelica roots are aromatic and considered to have spicy, bitter, and warming energetics. Angelica root can be infused as tea, tinctured, and used as a flavoring in brewed drinks.Angelica is the European cousin of the more familiar dong-quai. A graceful flowering plant related to carrots, dill, and fennel, angelica is found as far north as Nunavut and Lapland and as far south as Syria and South Carolina. The plant has an intense yet sweet aroma more like carrots than like dill or fennel.

Many people use this herb for Anemia, Asthma, Backache, Eczema (skin inflammation), Gynecologic disorders, Hay fever, Headache, Menstrual discomfort, Osteoporosis, Poor leg and arm circulation & Postmenopausal systems.

Medical Caution: +Don’t use angelica if you’re pregnant or breast-feeding

+Use this herb cautiously if you have diabetes.

+ Call your healthcare practitioner if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising after using angelica—especially if you’re taking a blood thinner such as Coumadin.

+ Be aware that using excessive amounts of angelica may pose a cancer risk.

It’s important to note that more research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits of Angelica root and how it works in the body. It’s always a good idea to speak with a healthcare professional before using Angelica root as a supplement or alternative treatment.

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