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    Angelica archangelica

    All About Angelica

    Angelica has been used as an herb for digestive, respiratory, and gynecological complaints. It has also been used topically for joint pain and skin issues. Its aroma may help calm the nerves.


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    Fun Fact

    Angelica has a sweet taste, and extracts are often used in cakes, syrups, puddings, and teas.

    Angelica Research

    Scientific studies have shown angelica to have an antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, analgesic, anti-cancer, anti-tumor, hepatoprotective, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, repelling, and preservative effect. One human study suggested the essential oil aroma may help reduce nicotine cravings in smokers. More research is needed. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

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    Latin Name: Angelica archangelica

    Family: Apiaceae

    Other Names

    Other common names: Root of the Holy Ghost, wild celery, Norwegian Angelica, American Angelica, Bai Zhi, Dang Gui, Herbe aux Anges, Herbe du Saint-Esprit, Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, wild parsnip

    Other Latin names: Archangelica officinalis

    ​Not to be confused with: Himalayan Angelica root (Angelica glauca), which has a very different chemistry profile with lower phellandrene, pinene, limonone, carene, and cymene content with content.

    Plant Description

    Angelica grows in Northern Europe and North America, and looks similar to celery or carrot, with edible stems and roots.

    Herb Description

    Root, stem, and leaves are used in various preparation methods.

    Essential Oil Description

    Oil is derived from the root; pale yellow with a strong woody and peppery aroma.  As an herb, seeds, stalk, and root are used.  Seed oil is higher in phellandrene and limonene.

    Key Constituents

    Phellandrene / Alpha Phellandrene / Beta Phellandrene

    Pinene / Alpha Pinene / Delta Pinene / Beta Pinene

    1,8-cineole / Cineole / Eucalyptol / Cajeputol

    d-Limonene / Limonene / Dipentene

    Sabinene

    Carene / Delta-3-Carene

    Myrcene

    Ocimene / Beta Ocimene

    Cymene / Paracymene

    Camphene

    Angelica Recipes

    Ginger & Angelica Root Syrup

    Therapeutic Uses

    anti-fungal Anti-fungal
    anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
    anti-pyretic Anti-pyretic / Fever
    anti-smoking Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
    antibacterial Antibacterial
    antimicrobial Antimicrobial
    Antioxidant
    antiviral Antiviral
    anxiety Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
    Cognition / Neuroprotective
    Common Cold Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
    Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
    Green Gardening
    insecticide Insecticidal / Pesticidal
    joint pain Joint Pain / Arthritis
    mouth cold sore Mouth Cold Sores
    Oral Health
    Preservative
    repellent Repellent
    Sedative / Calming
    skin & wound health Skin and Wound Health
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    Therapeutic Uses

    • Absorption Enhancement
    • Acne
    • Alteratives
    • Altitude Sickness
    • Analgesic / Pain
    • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
    • Anti-asthma
    • Anti-fungal
    • Anti-inflammatory
    • Anti-itch
    • Anti-parasite
    • Anti-pyretic / Fever
    • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
    • Anti-snoring
    • Antibacterial
    • Antimicrobial
    • Antioxidant
    • Antiseptic
    • Antiviral
    • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
    • Aphrodisiac
    • Astringent
    • Athlete’s Foot
    • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
    • Children’s Health
    • Cognition / Neuroprotective
    • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
    • Dandruff
    • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
    • Female Health
    • Green Cleaning
    • Green Gardening
    • Hair Growth / Alopecia
    • Headache Relief
    • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
    • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
    • Immunity
    • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
    • Insomnia / Sleep
    • Joint Pain / Arthritis
    • Male Health
    • Mouth Cold Sores
    • Oral Health
    • Osteoporosis
    • Preservative
    • Repellent
    • Sedative / Calming
    • Skin and Wound Health
    • Skin Burns
    • Stimulant / Improved Energy
    • Sunscreen
    • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
    • Weight Loss
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