Angelica (Angelica Archangelica Officinalis) Root Powder

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Angelica (Angelica Archangelica Officinalis) Root Powder HERB COMMON NAME :  Angelica HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Angelica Archangelica Officinalis OTHER NAMES :  Du Huo, Dong Qui, Masterwort, Archangel, Garden Angel, Angelica Root, Alexanders, Root of the Holy Ghost, Wild Celery FAMILY :  Umbelliferae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Element: Fire Planet: Sun Direction: South Zodiac Sign: Taurus, Cancer, Leo Chakra: 7th Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) Energy: Yin Gender: Feminine Rune: Elhaz, Naudhiz Tarot: The Strength Tarot (8), The Hermit Tarot (9), The Empress Tarot (3) Animal: Bear Sabbat or Holiday: Beltane / Walpurgis (April 30 – May 1), Imbolc / Candlemas (Feb 1-2), Samhain (Oct 31 – Nov 1) Deity or God / Goddess Association: Venus, Archangel Michael, Archangel Gabriel   Parts Used:  Root, Seeds, Leaves Description:  Angelica is a member of the carrot family.  The archangel Michael reportedly informed through a dream that angelica was an antidote for the plague.  It was used as a plague curative until the time of Charles II (Charles Stuart, 1630-1685), King of England, Scotland and Ireland. Once called “the root of the Holy Ghost”, people believed that it could cure almost any ailment. Angelica is used extensively in herbal medicine. Angelica is somewhat unique because it is one of the few aromatic plants that are native to the colder climates of northern Russia, Lithuania, and Norway and in even colder regions. Angelica history, according to at least one work, included its use as a life-saving food. Inhabitants of Iceland were said to have relied on Angelica when other food was unavailable. The Danes were among the first to produce and market candied Angelica. By the early 17th Century, England was using the roots and stems to create the sweet-tasting and popular treat. It was believed that candied Angelica was a confection that was also useful for expelling wind and ‘strengthening the stomach’ and only candied Ginger enjoyed a greater popularity. Norwegians used the roots to create bread and the French used the plant to manufacture a variety of liquors, the most well-known of which being Chartreuse. Angelica has been used in China for over 4,000 years. However, when the term ‘Chinese Angelica’ is used, they are referring to a different plant than angelica archangelica, they are referring to Angelica Sinensis. Angelica is a very good tonic herb for women and children, the elderly or general debility and it is said to strengthen the heart. Usually associated with the blood in traditional Chinese medicine, this herb is considered beneficial for women as a tonic, sedative, and estrogenic. As a tea, angelica calms digestive upsets.  It can help aid digestion after a large meal if you suffer from heartburn or indigestion. Angelica is thought to be good for the circulation and the heart, especially good for people who have circulation problems in the limbs.  It can help bring blood to those parts of the body that are far away from the heart, such as the hands and feet. It can work to fight bacteria, making it an excellent herb for preventing and treating mild infections. The root is also used for cough, sinus infection, and viral infection. For arthritis, it can help soothe inflamed joints. Angelica has also been used for obstructed menses, menstrual problems, and a variety of women’s reproductive health issues. Historically, a water distilled from the root, or the root steeped in wine, was used to promote women’s menses and help expel after-birth. Angelica infusion is used externally as a gargle for sore throats and mouths. The powdered root applied to a tooth cavity is said to take away the toothache. Angelica is used as a poultice for broken bones, swellings, itching, rheumatism, arthritis, and gout. When used as a wash for the face, is said to prevent acne. A powder made from the dried root is used for athlete’s foot. The dried root powder is used as an insecticide and pesticide. A infusion made from Angelica stems, seeds, and root is carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, sedative, stomachic and tonic. Angelica is said to be useful in the treatment of fevers, colds, coughs, flatulent colic, and other stomach disorders. Throughout history, Angelica was attributed with being an effective treatment for flatulence, indigestion, chronic bronchitis, typhus, and joint pain. Historically, it was believed that a poultice of the root powder eases pain associated with gout and sciatica. Modern herbalism continues to use essential Angelica oil as a rub for joint pain. The root promotes appetite. The seed is antiseptic, carminative (relieves flatulence), cholagogue (promotes discharge of bile), depurative (purifying and detoxifying), digestive, expectorant, stomachic (aids digestion and promotes appetite). Angelica is said to relieve stress, anxiety, and nervousness, and is calming. The powdered root sprinkled upon an infected wound or skin is believed to be a remedy against sores. Historical Uses:  headache, toothache, tooth aches, digestion, indigestion, heartburn, blood circulation, antibacterial, bacterial infection, arthritis, obstructed menses, menstruation, sore throat, inflammation, anti-inflammatory, swelling, itching, rheumatism, acne, athlete’s foot, insecticide, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, sedative, stomachic, tonic herb, fever, cold, cough, colic, stomach ache, digestive stimulant, astringent, expectorant, diuretic, cholagogue, spasmolytic, anti-spasmodic, muscle spasms, hypochlorhydria, dyspepsia, chronic bronchitis, gas, flatulence, typhus, joint pain, estrogenic, increase appetite, promote appetite, sinus infection, sinusitis, antiviral, viral infection, gout, physical fatigue, depurative, detoxifying, cleansing, purifying, stress, anxiety, nervousness, sores, wounds, skin infection, sciatica, menopause Mystical Attributes:  In ancient times, Angelica was used to ward off the plague, to ward off evil, as a cure for poison, and just about everything else. According to one legend, (European-angelica) Angelica was revealed in a dream by an angel to cure the plague. All parts of the plant were believed effective against evil spirits and witchcraft. It was held in such esteem that it was called ’The Root of the Holy Ghost.’ In America it was used by the Iroquois and other tribes as Witchcraft Medicine, an infusion of smashed roots was used as wash to remove ghosts from the house. It is believed that the plant’s name was derived from the fact that, according to the old calendar, it usually came into bloom around the feast day of the Archangel Michael, who appeared in a vision to explain the plant’s protective powers against evil. Angelica is associated with the angels Michael and Gabriel. It is aligned with the sun and the element of fire and sacred to Venus. Angelica is commonly used for general protection, especially against evil spirits and hex-breaking, as well as general blessing. The leaves can be added to baths and potions designed to remove curses or spells or they can be burned to banish evil in an area. It is also used as a bath to remove curses placed on the individual. Angelica is very useful as an incense in home and personal exorcisms. Angelica was a popular monastery herb during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, where it was thought to possess angelic powers to ward off evil as well as “corrupt air”. Grow angelica on your property to protect your garden and home. Angelica root can be carried alone or added to amulets to increase longevity. It has also been used as a talisman to increase luck in gambling. Keep angelica in a white bag and charge it for protection of women and babies. Smoking the leaves is said to increase clairvoyance and encourage visions. Angelica is also used in healing incenses and mixtures. Burn angelica to bring a lost love back to you. In Lapland, garlands of Angelica were given to poets in the hope that its perfume would prove inspirational. This plant builds female and creative energy, bringing inspiration and helping new ideas to grow and build a foundation. Mystical Intentions:  spirituality, spiritual growth, protection from illness, protection from disease, protection from poisoning, protection from evil, hex breaking, curse breaking, uncrossing, banishing, blessing, protection for women, protection for infants, home protection, defensive magic, longevity, eternal life, luck in gambling, exorcism, clairvoyance, divination, insight, inspiration, introspection, psychic power, visions, dream work, health and healing, bring back a lost love, attraction, house warming, communicating with guardian angel, angel work, omens from angels, omens from dreams, peace, female power, divine protection, security, creative inspiration, creativity, calm, relaxation Other Uses:  The dried, ground root is used in baking breads, cakes, muffins and cookies. The dried leaves can be used to brew tea. The tiny green-white flowers of angelica are an ingredient in the alcoholic beverages absinthe, Chartreuse, Benedictine, gin and vermouth. The root has also been used for centuries to flavor spirits and liqueurs. It adds an earthy sweetness with a slight anise aroma.   Taste & Smell:  The dried root imparts an earthy flavor and is warm and sweet, similar to carrot.  The root has a musky, spicy, rooty aroma. The seed has a fresh, musky, green peppery aroma. Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Angelica is a herbaceous, aromatic herb native to Eurasia, it grows wild in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland, and commercially cultivated in Belgium, Germany, France, and several other countries. Angelica is a tall, stout very ornamental and aromatic plant with large white flowers, growing to a height of 4 to 6 feet or more. It is a biennial or short lived perennial herb native to Eastern N. America from Newfoundland to Ontario and Minnesota, south to Delaware, Illinois, Iowa and Tennessee. It is found in rich thickets, bottom-lands, moist cool woodlands, stream banks and shady roadsides. Angelica thrives in shady, moist open areas, yet it can withstand adverse environments very well, and even endure severe winter frost without harm.  It thrives best in rich, well drained loam soils.  Accurate identification is crucial since angelica closely resembles water hemlock, a highly poisonous plant that thrives in the same habitat. Angelica is fairly easy to grow from seed. They are best planted as soon as they are gathered, but some will germinate if kept in a freezer. Angelica will die after the second year if allowed to go to seed. The stems are stout fluted, 4 – 6 feet high and hollow. The leaves are long and sturdy, smooth hollow stalks, often 3 feet in length and 1 to 2 inches round, dark reddish purple at the base. The leaves are dark bright green, divided into three parts, each of which are composed of three small, finely toothed, or serrated leaflets. The lower leaves are larger and sometimes 2 feet wide. Angelica leaves have flattened, inward curved, stalks with clasping bases or sheathing to form an elongated bowl which holds water. The flowers, small and numerous, yellowish or greenish in color, are grouped into large, globular umbels.  They blossom in July and are succeeded by pale yellow, oblong fruits, 1/6 to a ¼ inch in length when ripe. The somewhat round floral heads are sometimes 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Under cultivation, tops are usually pruned to prevent bloom and thus allow root growth to continue. Angelica roots are long and spindle-shaped, thick and fleshy, weighing sometimes as much as three pounds. The root is branched, from 3 to 6 inches long, thick and fleshy with several small rootlets. Angelica is best grown by sowing fresh, ripe seed but can also be grown via root division or propagated by offshoots (although propagation methods other than by seed are considered inferior).  Since the germinating capacity of the seeds rapidly deteriorates, they should be sown as soon as ripe in August or early September. Roots intended for flavoring agents are often harvested in fall of the first year.  Leaves and stalks are venerally harvested in the spring of the second year.  Seeds are harvested when ripe. Store in a cabinet, cupboard or other cool, dark place, ideally in a sealed glass jar. Contraindications & Toxicity: Do not use with inflammatory GIT conditions such as active peptic ulcers & gastritis Excessive intake may cause photosensitivity to UV radiation. Do not use if you take anticoagulant medications due to a risk of uncontrolled bleeding. Do not consume angelica during pregnancy. CAUTION: The fresh root of Angelica is not edible, said to be poisonous.   Constituents: Volatile oil (root and seeds) Valeric acid Angelic acid Angelicin Safrole Scopoletin Linoleic acid Macrocyclic lactones Phthalates Coumarins Flavonoids Sterols Angelica root contains vitamin B12, Zinc, Thiamine, Sucrose, Riboflavin, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Fructose, Glucose, and many other trace minerals.     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. 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