ANGELICA : Angelica archangelica
 
Other Names : Archangelica officinalis, Garden Angelica, Archangel,
           Masterwort.
 
Habitat  : Originally a native of Syria, but now has been naturalized in
           Europe and the United States. It grows up to 6 feet in height
           and, as it likes a shady position and moist soil, you should
           plant it toward the rear of your herb garden. It comes from the
           same family as fennel and parsley, and possesses the same
           characteristic hollow, fluted stems of all these Umbelliferae.
           Its highly serrated leaves grow in bunches of three, and it
           exudes a sin-like fragrance when bruised. It is hardy biennial
           herb (that is, it takes two years to reach maturity) and is
           extremely easy to grow from seed, root cutting, or seedling.
           However, if you plant from seed, make absolutely sure the seeds
           are freshly harvested, as they lose their vitality very quickly.
 
Properties : The herb contains, amoung other things, a volitile aromatic
           oil, sugar, valeric acid, angelic acid, and a resin known as
           angelicin. Herbalists use it to aid in the elimination of 
           toxins, the recovery from rheumatism and colds, urinary 
           complaints, and colic.
 
Root Dosage : infuse 1 ounce dried chopped root in 1 pint boiling water
           for 1/2 hour in a covered container. Drink 2 tablespoons of the
           liquid, flavoured with honey if you wish, 3 or 4 times daily.
 
Seed Dosage : Infuse 1 teaspoon seed in 1 cup boiling water; cover. Allow
           to stand until cool; strain and drink 1 to 2 cups cold a day,
           again flavoured with honey if desired.

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