Scientific name: Angelica archangelica
Possible uses: indigestion, menstrual disorders, fevers, colds, anti-angina, cough, flu, pleurisy, bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough, asthma, chest poultice, colic, appetite loss, anorexia nervosa, increase blood sugar levels, immune stimulant, diuretic and urinary antiseptic for cystitis, gout, rheumatism, calms nerves, aids weakness, debility, warms the body, Buerger's disease, neuralgia, expectorant
Part of plant used: roots, seeds, leaves
Description: Perennials or biennials that form large upright clumps. A dramatic sculptural plant, up to 6 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide. Makes a rosette of compound leaves with dark, glossy, toothed leaflets the first year, then dies down in the winter. The second year, t sends up stout ribbed stalks bearing large round compound umbels of greenish white flowers. Zone 4.
How to grow: Part sun. Prefers rich soil with plenty of moisture; grows well but doesn't get as big in ordinary or dry soil. Usually performs as a biennial. Buy one plant to start with the first spring. Let it self-sow the next year, or gather the seeds and sow them immediately after ripening in late summer. Doesn't like hot summers, wet or dry.
Side effects: contact dermatitis
Contraindications: pregnancy, breastfeeding, diabetics, heart disease or taking blood thinners
15 active constituents in this are similar to calcium channel blockers (heart medications) that are well known to prescribers. Avoid taking this herbal if you are taking heart medications without talking to your primary care providers about it. Oil is advised to not be ingested and recommended not to use in the eyes.
Sources
Refer back to the Sources post to see the exact books that I used!
Taylor's Guide in Herbs
Green Pharmacy
Herbs A to Z
Other Sources
The Herbal Resource
Alternative Nature Online
Scholarly Sources
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