Angelica Root • Dried Herbs • Natural Herbs • Protection • Cut and sifted • Angelica Archangelica • Loose Leaf Tea • Sweet Flavor •

Botanical Name ~ Angelica Archangelica 🌿Grown in Europe and Asia, Angelica—also known as wild celery—is a member of the carrot family. Angelica root, also known as dong quai, has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years, primarily to help balance hormones, detoxify the liver and support healthy, clear skin complexion. Due to the presence of the fatty acid exaltolide, angelica root extracts have a musky aroma and the root is used for flavoring foods and beverages. Angelica root is an excellent tonic and carminative and can relieve flatulence and support digestive comfort. Angelica is an aromatic bitter herb excellent for digestive problems, settling a nervous stomach and calming tension. 🌿Uses ~Angelica is largely used in the grocery trade, as well as for medicine, and is a popular flavouring for confectionery and liqueurs. The appreciation of its unique flavour was established in ancient times when saccharin matter was extremely rare. The use of the sweetmeat may probably have originated from the belief that the plant possessed the power of averting or expelling pestilence. 🌼Overview ~Angelica root is a biennial plant from the apiaceae family, and has been cultivated since the 10th century for its sweetly scented edible roots. It is often used to flavor candy and liquor. Native to many countries, it can be found growing wild in northern parts of Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands, and Iceland. Our angelica root is organically grown in Croatia. Angelica combines well with other herbs. 🧪Active Constituents ~Volatile oil, mactrocyclic lactones, phthalates, flavonoids, sterols, archangelicin, angelicin. 🧪The chief constituents of Angelica are about 1 per cent. of volatile oil, valeric acid, angelic acid, sugar, a bitter principle, and a peculiar resin called Angelicin, which is stimulating to the lungs and to the skin. The essential oil of the roots contains terebangelene and other terpenes; the oil of the ‘seeds’ contains in addition methyl-ethylacetic acid and hydroxymyristic acid. Angelica balsam is obtained by extracting the roots with alcohol, evaporating and extracting the residue with ether. It is of a dark brown colour and contains Angelica oil Angelica wax and Angelicin ⚠️Cautions ~Avoid large amounts of Angelica during pregnancy. 💯Disclaimer is in accordance with the FDA~ This information is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.