Angelica archangelica
Angelica archangelica
Angelica archangelica, commonly known as Garden Angelica, Wild Celery, and Norwegian Angelica, is a biennial plant from the Apiaceae family, native to northern Europe and Siberia. The name Angelica is a Latin word for "angelic", and archangelica comes from the Greek archangelos (arch- meaning "chief" and -angelos meaning "messenger").
Pronunciation
- Angelica: /ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/
- archangelica: /ɑːrkænˈdʒɛlɪkə/
Etymology
The name Angelica archangelica was given due to the myth that the plant was revealed in a dream by an angel to cure the plague. The specific epithet archangelica comes from the Greek archangelos, due to the myth that it blooms on the day of Michael the Archangel (May 8), and is a token of his presence.
Description
Angelica archangelica grows up to 1-3 meters high, with large bipinnate leaves and numerous, small, yellowish-green flowers arranged in a large, roundish, compound umbel. The roots and fruits are used for the production of essential oils that have a variety of uses in traditional medicine.
Uses
In traditional medicine, Angelica archangelica has been used for its carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic, and tonic properties. It is also used in the food industry as a flavoring agent.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Angelica archangelica
- Wikipedia's article - Angelica archangelica
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