Angelica

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Angelica archangelica

Family: Umbelliferae - carrot, parlsey, dill

Parts used:  roots, leaves, seeds

Actions

Anti-inflammatory

Antiseptic

Carminative

Diaphoretic

Digestive

Emmenagogue

Expectorant

Stimulant

Tonic

Energetics/Body Systems Affected

Warming

Drying

Sweet or pungent

Cardiovascular

Digestive

Nervous

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Uses

• Women issues – menstrual, menopausal, hormones, and other women concerns.

• Respiratory issues such as bronchitis and pneumonia.

• Digestive problems; nausea, diarrhea, vomiting.

• Cramps, massage oil over painful areas.

• Gas, appetite, and gastric ulcers.

• Improves circulation

• Nourishes central nervous system.

• Stimulates fluid movement in the lymphatic system.

• Colds and flu

• Fever

• Addictions

• Helps to curb cravings.

Herb Preparations

• Food: leaves and stems can be steamed and eaten or added to soups and salads.

• Tea (leaves and seeds = mild)

• Decoction (root = strong)

• Tincture

• Syrup

• Herbal Oil for massage or cooking

Foraging/Harvesting

A biennial plant that grows in clumps 4-6 feet tall with a large tap root, umbels have clusters of yellowish green flowers.

• Grows in moist soil and full to partial shade, near streams, in sandy/loamy soil.

• Sow seeds in the fall or transplant by root divisions 1-2 weeks before the last frost.

• Moderate to heavy water

• Harvest leaves and stems in the fall or anytime you desire.

• Roots should be harvested during the spring or fall of the second year.

• Seeds can be harvested from the umbels as the turn brown.

Cautions

• Avoid during pregnancy

• Raises blood sugar levels in the urine so those with diabetes should be cautious.