ANGELICA ROOT

Angelica Root is an herb that helps the body with congestion and stagnation. Angelica is an umbrella of beautiful clusters of white flowers and it is “angelic” in appearance. Closely related to, and known as the European version of, the Chinese Dong Quai. It is used as a female tonic. Angelica is known as the birthing herb as it brings on delayed labor and helps expel the placenta following childbirth. Angelica relieves bloating, pain, and cramping during menstruation. Angelica also helps in other congested areas in the body. It is a wonderful herb in the presence of a cold, fever, or chest congestion because it is warming and stimulating to the lungs. Angelica is also used to stimulate digestion. This herb helps with dispelling gas and calming a nervous stomach. Angelica also acts similar to calcium channel blockers which are taken for high blood pressure and heart health. Although the entire plant can be used, the roots are used most in herbal medicine.