Angelica Root and Its Benefit.

Contents

• 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.
• Photo Gallery of Angelica Root.

Narrative History and Archeology of Angelica Spectrum.:

 Angelica has a long-standing, ancient record as a medicinal herb. About twenty different Native American tribes have used angelica species for medicine, including the Creeks who chewed the root and swallowed the juice for stomach disorders.
 Many types of angelica were used by Native Americans including A. atropurpurea, A. arguta, A. pinnata, A. lucida, and A. archangelica, to treat colds, stomach disorders, diarrhea, gastritis, gas, and dyspepsia. It was also an effective diuretic and appetite stimulant. Infusions were used by the Iroquois in steam baths to treat headaches and frostbite. Angelica root poultices were applied to broken bones, and the tea served as a topical treatment for ulcers. It was also widely used as a purification herb and added to sacred pipe ceremonies and burned in healing ceremonies.
 In America, the whole plant -- roots, leaves, and seeds -- was used to treat bacterial and viral infections. The natives also used it as a general tonic against such chronic illnesses as cancer or colds.
 The British Flora Medica of 1877 stated that Laplanders considered it to be one of the most important medicinal herbs
 According to European folklore and by the old calendar, its name was derived from the fact that it would usually bloom around the feast day of the Archangel Michael, the Great Defender, who appeared in a vision to explain its protective powers against evil.
 European angelica was used in medieval times to ward off the plague and witches. It is said that, in the mid-1600s, an angel appeared to a monk during a dream with a message that it could protect against the plague. As a result of this experience, the monk renamed the plant angelica (from that of wild celery), and the British Royal College of Physicians used it to formulate the "King's Excellent Plague Recipe". Needless to say, it did not stop the plague and soon fell into disfavour.
 
 The use of angelica in China dates to at least 400 BCE, and is still commonly used today.
 Bai Zhi was first mentioned in Chinese herbals of the 1st century CE.
 A famous military physician, Zhang Congzheng (1150-1228), classified Bai Zhi as a sweat-inducing herb able to counter such harmful external influences on the skin as cold, heat, dampness, and dryness.
 Since angelica grew everywhere in Europe and because of its supposed spiritual connections, it became a foremost medicine used for all manner of illnesses, including bronchitis, colds, circulatory problems, muscle spasms, rheumatism, intestinal tract inflammation, indigestion, stomach cancer, water retention, tumors, poorly healing sores, insomnia, lack of energy, and debility. No wonder it earned the nickname of the "immunity plant".
 During the Middle Ages, the liquid extract was dropped into the eyes and ears of soldiers going into battle in the belief that it would improve their sight and hearing. Some modern herbalists still prescribe eye drops.
 Angelica is one of four sacred plants of the Rocky Mountain Region. Each was given a gender characteristic that indicated for which sex it would be best used. These four plants were also believed to be directional specific. Therefore, the Pasque Flower became an herb of the south and a small female child; Usnea, an herb of the north and an ageless young man; Osha, an herb of the west and a strong male (often associated with the bear); and Angelica, an herb of the east and a quiet, but strong, mature woman.

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