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ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA AND ANGELICA SINENSIS

ANGELICA ROOT

A tall, stately plant, popular in large gardens. The root should be dug up in the fall of the plant’s first year, dried quickly, and stored in an airtight container. It will retain its medicinal properties for several years.

USES

 Tincture or decoction for convalescence, persistent fevers, indigestion, and weak digestion in general, colic and cramping pains, coughs, poor circulation, and general weakness with feelings of cold.

 Chinese angelica (Dang Gui or Angelica sinensis) is an especially good tonic for women. In China it is called “women’s ginseng.” It is used for menstrual cramps and pains, anemia, and general debility in women.

CANDIED ANGELICA

Cut the stems into 1in. (2.5cm) lengths and simmer in sugar water until they are soft. Strain. Simmer in a sugar syrup (2 cups [500g] sugar in1 cup [250ml] water) for an hour. Strain and allow to dry. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and store in an airtight tin. Dose: 2in. (5cm) strip every few hours.

PROPERTIES

 Warming and restorative

 Antiseptic

 Diuretic

 Diaphoretic

 Expectorant

CAUTION

Angelica root is contraindicated in diabetes, as it increases the sugar level in the blood. Avoid large doses in pregnancy, except as advised by a qualified herbalist. The amounts taken in food are harmless. Some people’s skin is sensitive to handling the fresh plant.