Health purposes of Angelica herb in treatment of health problems and diseases.

 

Smooth biennial; stem is smooth purple or purple-tinged;4-9 ft. Leaves  with 3 leaflets, each divided again 3-5 times. Upper leafstalks have inflated sheaths. Flowers in large, semi round heads. June-Aug. Found in rich, wet soil, North East (NE) and North (N) Central states. Warning: grows in the same locations as poison Hemlock, so do not collect unless you are certain.

  (Angelica arch angelica), Parts used: Root and leaf.

 Properties: Carminative, diaphoretic, emmanagogue, stimulant, alliterative, expectorant, tonic.

 What it affects: Circulation, heart, stomach, Intestine, and lungs.

Preparation and amount:

Infusion (leaf): Steep herb 15 min. Drink 1-2 oz (fluid ounce).3 times daily.

Decoction (root): Simmer 10-15 min. Drink 1-2 oz. 3 times daily.

Tincture: Take 5-15 drops 3 times daily.

Fluid extract: Take ½ -1 tsp. 3 times daily.

Powder: Take 3-5 #0 (15-30 grains) 3 times daily.

        

Purposes:

  Internally, angelica tea improves circulation and warms the body. It is one of the best herbs to use for coldness in the winter. Its regular use will create distaste for alcoholic drinks.

 Angelica tea stimulates appetite, relieves flatulence, heartburn, and muscle spasms (including spasms of the stomach and bowels), and stimulates kidney action. It is useful for all sorts of stomach and intestinal difficulties, including ulcers, vomiting, and stomach cramps. It can also be used for intermittent fever, nervous headache, colic, and general weakness. It is a good herb to add to treatments for lung diseases, coughs, colds, fevers, pleurisy, and all lung diseases.

 Externally: angelica tea is useful in the treatment of rheumatism, with pint of boiled water poured over an oz. of the bruised root. The usual dose is 2-3 tbsp. 3 times daily.

  Note: Gather the root-stock and roots in the second year 

 Warning: Used in large doses, angelica has a negative effect on blood pressure, heart action, and respiration. It is a strong emmenagogue and should avoid angelica, as it tends to increase the sugar in the blood. Be cautious when harvesting the plant in the wild, because it can be confused with European water hemlock, which is deadly poison. There is a second herb, called “angelica” (Angelica sylvestris) ; but it is a different herb, with different properties, and used far less by herbalists

Angelica Sylvestris