Herbs & Botanicals

Product Description

Botanical Name: Angelica archangelica

Plant Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)

Botanical Description:
Angelica archangelica, commonly known as angelica or garden angelica, is a biennial herbaceous plant native to northern and eastern Europe as well as parts of Asia. It belongs to the Apiaceae family, which includes other well-known plants such as parsley, celery, and fennel. Angelica has a robust, hollow stem that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. The plant has large, bipinnate leaves with serrated edges and small white or greenish-yellow flowers arranged in umbels. The root of the angelica plant is thick, fleshy, and aromatic, with a pale brown colour and a strong, musky odour.

Introduction:
Angelica root has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine and culinary applications. It has been valued for centuries for its aromatic and medicinal properties, as well as its culinary uses. Angelica root is often referred to as the "holy spirit root" or "herb of the angels" due to its reputed ability to ward off evil spirits and protect against illness. In addition to its spiritual significance, angelica root is used throughout history to aid a variety of health conditions.

Preparations:

Angelica Root Tea: Prepare angelica root tea by steeping dried angelica root slices or powder in hot water for 10-15 minutes. Strain the tea and drink as needed. Angelica root tea can be sweetened with honey or flavoured with lemon if desired.
Angelica Root Tincture: Prepare angelica root tincture by macerating dried angelica root in alcohol for several weeks to extract its medicinal properties. The tincture can be diluted with water and taken orally.
Angelica Root Infusion: Prepare angelica root infusion by soaking dried angelica root in cold water overnight. Strain the infusion and drink as a refreshing beverage or use as a base for homemade herbal formulations.