> Supplement Index > Angelica Root / Archangelica officinalis > Angelica Root General Information Angelica Root Uses & Scientific Evidence For Angelica Root Dosage Information Angelica Root Safety & Interaction Information Buy Angelica Root Supplements - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Angelica Root General Information For centuries, Angelica Root has been hailed as the ultimate remedy for poisons and all infectious maladies. It was said to protect against contagious diseases and for use as a blood purifier. One popular explanation of the name of this plant is that it blooms on the day of Michael the Archangel, and so is believed to be a preservative against evil spirits and witchcraft. All parts of the plant were believed ward off spells and enchantment. Held in such high esteem, Angelica Root, was sometimes called “The Root of the Holy Ghost.” In large quantities, this herb was at one time used as an abortifacient, and has been known to affect the menstrual cycle. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Angelica Root Uses & Scientific Evidence For Angelica Root is a good remedy for colds, coughs, pleurisy, colic, rheumatism, and kidney and bladder infections. This herb is also used to treat indigestion, gas, and colic. It is generally used as a stimulating expectorant and can be used to treat fever. For external use, the fresh leaves of the plant are crushed and applied as poultices for treating lung and chest congestion. This sweet root is also widely used as a popular flavoring for confectionery and liqueurs. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Angelica Root Dosage Information Angelica Root comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read product label directions before use. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Angelica Root Safety & Interaction Information Angelica Root should not be given to patients who have diabetes, as it can cause an increase of sugar in the urine. Those with sensitive skin may experience dermatitis when handling Angelica. This herb contains coumarin therefore, those on anticoagulants should not use this herb. Due to its abortifacient property, pregnant women should not use Angelica. Safety in young children or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Angelica Root Supplements Below