Angelica (Angelica archangelica L) Herbal Medicine
Angelica Health Benefits, Dosage, Side effects and Warnings.
Scientific Name:Angelica archangelica L
Other names:
Angelica, Holy Ghost, garden angelica , wild parsnip, wild celery, angélique vraie , Angelika , Brustwurz, Engelwurz, dâgil’ aptečnyj, hierba del Epiritu Santo..
Angelica (Angelica archangelica) is a biennial plant from the Apiaceae family that is believed to be a native of Syria, and then spread to many cool European climates. Angelica is now widely cultivated in Asia, USA, and Europe.
The name Archangelica is believed to come from the Greek word “arkhangelos”, the name of Angel Gabriel who according to myth revealed its use in medicine.
Angelica is widely used as a flavoring or scent. Angelica is extensively used in folkloric herbal medicine to stimulate gastric secretion, treat skin disorders, flatulence, and rheumatism.
Angelica also has value in perfumery where dried leaves are used as potpourri mix and as hot bath scent.
Angelica is a tall aromatic plant that grows up to 6 feet in height. Angelica has smooth, hollow, dark purple stems of about 1 to 2 inches in diameter. The leaves are 3-sectional compound with dark green color. Angelica roots are long, fleshy and spindle-shaped. Angelica flowers that blossom in July are small and numerous, the colors vary from white to yellowish or greenish. Angelica flowers form large, globular umbels, which bear pale yellow, oblong fruits. Angelica seeds are pale yellow, membranous-edged. It is oblong shape oblong, flattened at one side and curved on the other.