Scientific Name: Angelica Archangelica
Family: Umbelliferae, Angelica Sinensis, Carrot
AKA: Angelica, Dong-Quai, Dong-Quei, Archangelica Officinalis, Dang-Qui, Dong-Quai, Tang-Huei, Garden Angelica
Parts Used: From the hip to the head of the roots, leaves, and seeds.
Active Compounds: Bergapten, Borneol, Coumarins, Linalool. Contains 1% volatile oil, angelic acid, sugar, resin, valeric acid, and bitter principle. Oil of the seeds contains methyl-ethylacetic acid and hydroxymyristic acid. Angelica balsam is derived from the roots.
Used traditionally to aid in the female hormone system, but currently regarded as a treatment for the symptoms accompanying menstrual periods such as cramping.
Background: IUsed primarily in China for thousands of years on women who suffer abnormal or severe menstrual problems. During menopause, women were often given Angelica to relieve hot flashes and other associated symptoms.
Additionally, Angelica is used on men and women to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and circulation. It is rumored in legend to have been revealed to humans by an angel in a dream as a cure for the bubonic plague.
It is highly revered in Chinese traditional medicine as second only to Ginseng and is commonly known as the "female ginseng."
Applications: Menstrual/Internal/Blood/Colds
Known primarily as a female treatment, Angelica has many other uses aside from aiding in the relief of menstrual difficulties. The stems and leaves are also used as a flavor ingredient in liqueur.
Menstrual: Given to women suffering extreme pain or bleeding during their period. Corrects hot flashes during menopause.
Colds: Used as a remedy for colds, coughs, colic, fevers, and as an expectorant. It is known as a warming agent.
Blood Treatment: Considered an effective aid in building the blood. Given to people in accidents to help the blood clot and prevent an even more dire loss of blood. As a warming agent, it helps increase circulation in the system.
Internal: Helps treat high blood pressure and assists in relieving edema. Also helpful to treat psoriasis and arthritis. When boiled and infused, it can aid in the digestive tract preventing flatulence and indigestion.
Description:
Angelica can either be biennial or perennial and is grown in wet areas such as riverbanks or damp ravines in the United Kingdom, Finland, and Iceland. It grows up to 7 feet tall, with bright green leaves that surround the entire reddish-purple stem, which is hollow.
It blooms greenish-white flowers from June to August and then creates an oblong fruit that has two yellow winged seeds.
Dosage:
Powder: Derived from the root, is is taken in capsules, tablets, tinctures, or tea. You should take 3-4 grams per day or two capsules 2-3 times a day if suffering from severe menstrual symptoms.
Safety:
Do not take Angelica Root if you are pregnant or nursing.
Can cause sensitivity to the sunlight.
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This angelical root information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
