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Botanical Name: Angelica archangelica

Source: Trade

Origin: Poland

Angelica is commonly used for:

Brain and Nervous System Conditions

• nervous headache

Cardiovascular Conditions

• poor circulation
• promotes circulation and energy in the body
• stimulates and warms the circulation

Female Conditions

• expels afterbirth
• painful menstruation
• stimulates circulation in the pelvic region
• stimulates suppressed menstruation

Gastrointestinal Conditions

• colic, especially in children
• digestive difficulties
• eases flatulence (gas/wind)
• eases indigestion
• heartburn
• stimulates and warms the digestive system
• stimulates appetite
• stimulates digestion
• stomach and intestinal difficulties
• stomach cramps with vomiting
• stomach ulcers
• strengthens a weak stomach

Genitourinary Conditions

• ailments of the urinary organs
• gout
• stimulates kidney action

Immune System Conditions

• protects against disease

Inflammatory Conditions

• rheumatism

Liver Conditions

• hepatitis
• liver problems

Respiratory Tract Conditions

• ailments of the respiratory system
• breathing problems
• chronic bronchitis
• cold and damp in lung disease
• loosens phlegm in the lungs
• pleurisy
• relieves symptoms of colds
• soothes coughs
• sore throat
• stimulates and warms the lungs

Other

• fevers, especially intermittent
• general debility
• muscle spasms
• relieves pain

Externally the fresh leaves of Angelica have been used as a bath, poultice, compress for:

• eyes
• gout
• lung and chest diseases
• nerves
• relieving rheumatic pains
• scabies and itching
• sweat baths

Other Uses:

• confectionery (lollies, sweets, candies)
• flavoring of liqueurs, such as Chartreuse
• in Gin (with Juniper Berries)
• perfumes
• in the preparation of hop bitters (leaves)
• to sweeten tart fruit

Action:

• anti-bacterial [an agent that destroys bacteria; bactericide]
• anti-fungal [an agent that destroys fungal conditions]
• appetizer [an agent that excites the appetite]
• aromatic [a substance having an agreeable odor and stimulating qualities]
• carminative [an agent for easing griping pains, colic and expelling gas from the intestines]
• diaphoretic [an agent that promotes perspiration]
• diuretic [an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system]
• emmenagogue [an agent that promotes menstrual flow]
• expectorant [an agent that promotes the discharge of mucous and secretions from the respiratory passages]
• soothing
• stimulant [an agent that excites or quickens the functional activity of the tissues giving more energy]
• soothing
• stomachic [an agent that strengthens, stimulates or tones the stomach]
• tonic [an agent that tones, strengthens and invigorates organs or the entire organism giving a feeling of well-being]