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ANGELICA

ANGELICA Choraka

In the West, angelica has been associated with magic and sorcery for centuries. Chinese angelica, or dong quai, has been used in Asia for thousands of years, and is enjoying renewed popularity as a gynecological aid.

PROPERTIES

Angelica is pungent, sweet, heating, and moisturizing. It is stimulant, expectorant, tonic, emmenagogue, carminative, and diaphoretic. It has antibacterial properties, and has been used to induce menstruation and abortion.

Part of Plant Used The roots, leaves, and seeds.

Conditions Treated Amenorrhea, menstrual cramps, PMS, anemia, headaches, colds, flu, hiccups, arthritis, rheumatism, poor circulation, adrenal excess, digestive disorders, heartburn, bronchitis, poor blood clotting, poor liver function.

Form Taken As an inhalant, nose drops, in a vaporizer, tea, tincture, massage oil.

Used with Other Herbs? Rose, St. John’s wort, yarrow, vetiver, fennel, cumin, chamomile.

HOW TO USE

 In general, angelica balances all three doshas. If used in excess, or in high pitta states, it will increase pitta.

 It is a wonderful expectorant and digestive aid.

 You can prepare the leaves and seeds as an infusion for a mild treatment, or use the root in a decoction for a stronger effect.

CAUTION

 Fresh angelica roots are poisonous. Drying eliminates all danger.

 Do not use with hypertension or heart disease.

 Angelica can increase photosensitivity; use a sunscreen if spending time outdoors.

 Pregnant women should avoid angelica because of its history as an abortifacient.