Angelica Root and Its Benefit.
Content:
- .Basic Botanical Data of Angelica Spectrum and Family.
- .What does Angelica and Angelica Root Mean?
- .Narrative History and Archeology of Angelica Spectrum.
- .Traditional Uses of Angelica Family.
- .Narrative and Description of Chinese Angelica.
- .Application and function of Chinese Angelica Root.
- .Phytochemicals and Contents of Chinese Angelica Root.
- .Dong Quai Root Aid for hormones Using.
- .Chinese Angelica Root.Dang Gui and Its Modern Indications.
- .Chinese Angelica Root Modern Research.
- .Narrative and Description of European Angelica.
- .Application and Uses of European Angelica.
What does Angelica and Angelica Root Mean?
Angelica Root (also known as Holy Ghost Root, Archangel Root, and Dong Quai) is widely thought to be a powerful Guardian and Healer, and to provide Strength to Women. We believe that Angelica Root is used by many people for the purpose of Warding Off Evil and bringing Good Luck in Health and Family Matters.
As an ancient and highly aromatic plant, angelica is praised in the folklore of northern Europe countries as a panacea for all ills. The name probably comes from the Greek angelos, meaning "messenger". There is a legend that an angel revealed to a monk in a dream that the herb was a cure for the plague, and traditionally angelica was considered the most effective safeguard against evil, witchcraft in particular.
There are between fifty and sixty varieties that grow worldwide; and each has special healing properties, although all are used for more or less the same purpose.
Angelica looks like its relative, the carrot, except that the angelica plant can reach heights of ten feet. It is generally an aromatic biennial or perennial herb, having ridged, upright, powerful hollow stems, large, bright green leaves, and greenish-white flowers that grow in umbels, common to this family of plants. It always prefers damp locations near running water. The cultivated varieties have extremely thick rhizomes, while the wild angelicas have thin conical roots. After picking, the cut root has a slippery, soaplike feel. The root, and to a lesser extent, the seeds and leaves, have a celery-like smell.
The leaves and stems are harvested in early summer, the seeds are gathered as they ripen in late summer, and the roots are harvested in late autumn after one year's growth has taken place. The plant is short-lived and dies after it has produced seeds.
Thought to be indigenous to Syria, Holland, or Poland, angelica is now found growing wild along the coasts of the North and Baltic Seas as far north as Lapland, as well as in the region of the Himalayas and Siberia. Although it grows mainly in the northern temperate regions, it also seems to thrive well in New Zealand. Angelica is a protected species in Iceland, and cultivated in many places.
Dang gui is native to China (A. sinensis) . The best rhizomes are said to be from Gansu Province in China. Chinese medicine uses nine angelica species. Collectively, they are known as "dang gui" (as it is usually written in Chinese medical texts), but Angelica sinensis is preferred.
Bai Zhi grows wild in thickets in China, Korea, and Russia, and cultivated mainly in central and eastern regions of China.
Some folks tell us that they place the root in a white flannel bag, anoint it with Blessing Oil and keep it near the Baby for protection. Others use it in a ritual magic spell called the Fiery Wall of Protection. It is also wide -ly claimed that dressing a whole Angelica Root and a pinch of Lavender Flowers with Peaceful Home Oil and carrying them in a blue flannel bag will bring Peace to the Home and Faithfulness to the Marriage.
In America, Angelica root is commonly found in African-American mojo bags prepared for protection from evil, for uncrossing, and to break a jinx. In powdered form, it is an ingredient in sachet powders used for healing and blessing. In Mexico, when an adolescent girl has suffered a bout of susto (a form of supernatural fright), she may be given a white flannel bag containing an Angelica Root and a small print of Saint Michael to carry for protection.
Known in Europe since the 17th century, Angelica is the fleshy root of the wild celery plant. It stimulates production of digestive juices, improves the flow of bile into the digestive tract, and combats digestive spasms.Don't confuse the European variety of this root with Chinese Angelica, or Dong Quai. The Chinese version is used as a remedy for menstrual problems and the symptoms of menopause, tonic for anemia (loss of red blood cells), and a treatment for heart disease and high blood pressure.
European Angelica, on the other hand, was originally thought to be a cure for plague. Later, it was recommended for the common cold. Today, only its digestive uses are considered valid.
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