ANGELICA

[Rik Wallin]

ANGELICA

Other Names: DONG QUAI HOLY GHOST ROOT MASTERWORT
ARCHANGEL
Species: ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA, SINENSIS, ET.AL.
Family: CARROT Origin: CHINA
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PART COMMONLY USED: LEAF, ROOT, SEED, CAPSULE, LINIMENT
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DESCRIPTION:
A prolific wild and garden herb once used to
treat Plague. A potent remedy for menstrual
problems, menopause, anemia, and migraine. Re-
duces muscle spasms, improves immunity, and has
many other applications. An important herb.
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Symptoms Treated:
POOR CIRCULATION
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
ARTHRITIS
LUMBAGO
MENOPAUSE
PMS
MUSCLE SPASM
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Essential Properties:
VOLATILE OIL
BITTER IRIDOIDS
COUMARIN
VALERIANIC ACID
PSORALENS
EUGANOL
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Classifications:
MAGIC
PHYTOESTROGEN
CHINESE
FLAVORING
ANTISPASMODIC
VASODILATOR
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Magical Use:
Ancient European: worn by Teutonic warriors
to install courage before battle. Named in
honor of the Archangel Michael.
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Aromatherapy Notations:
Not Available.
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Foreign Usage:
In China, the 'female tonic,' which treats cramps
associated with menstrual periods.

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CAUTIONS / WARNINGS:
Do not take during pregnancy. Psoralen content may cause rash
in a few persons when exposed to sunlight. Some researchers
believe psoralens may promote growth of tumors.
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FDA Notes: Generally Recognized as Safe
RDA:

Described in Bach Flower Remedy Guide:
Not Available.
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Known in other languages as:
CHINESE: Dang-gui
FRENCH: Angelique
SPANISH: Angelica
MAYAN:
INDIAN:
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SUGGESTED APPLICATION:
Infusion: 1 tsp powdered seeds/leaves; steep 15 minutes.
Decoction: 1 tsp powdered roots; boil, simmer 2 minutes.
Tincture: 1/2-1 tsp twice a day.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY:
R.F. Weiss: Lehbuch der Phytotherapie, 62, Hippocrates verl 1980. Ivie,
G.W. et al., 1981; Science 213:909.
Opd**e, D.L.J. 1975; Food and Cosmetic Toxicology 13 (Suppl):713. H.
Wagner et al., Planta Medica 37,9,1979.
Childers, Norman Franklin. A Diet to Stop Arthritis. Somerset Press, 1981.
List, Lorhammer, eds: Hagers Handbuch 4th Ed, v3; Berlin 1972.