Preparation and amount: Infusion (leaf): Steep herb 15 min. Drink 1-2 oz. 3 times daily. Decoction (root): Simmer 10-15 min. Drink 1-2 oz. 3 times daily. Tincture: Take 5-15 drops 3 times daily. Fluid extract: Take 1/2 – 1 tsp. 3 times daily. Powder: Take 3-5 #10 (15-30 grains) 3 times daily.
Purposes: Internally, angelica tea improves circulation and warm the body. It is one of the best herbs to use for coldness in the winter. Its regular use will create a distaste for alcoholic drinks.
- Angelica tea stimulates appetite, relieves flatulence, heartburn, and muscle spasms (including spasms of the stomach and bowels), and stimulates kidney action. It is useful for all sorts of stomach and intestinal difficulties, including ulcers, vomiting and stomach cramps. It can also be used for intermittent fever, nervous headache, colic and general weakness. It is a good herb to add to treatments for lung diseases, coughs, colds, fever, pleurisy and all lung diseases.
Externally, angelica tea is useful in the treatment of rheumatism, with a pint of boiled water poured over an oz. of the bruised root. The usual dose is 1/2 Tbsp. 3 times daily.
Note: Gather the rootstock and roots in the second year.
Warning: Used in large doses, angelica has a negative effect on blood pleasure, heart action, and respiration. It is a strong emmenagogue and should not be taken by pregnant women. Diabetics should avoid using angelica, as it tends to increase the sugar in the blood. Be cautious when harvesting the plant in the wild, because it can be confused with Europe water hemlock, which is a deadly poison. There is a second herb, called “angelica” (Angelica sylvestris); but it is a different herb, with different properties, and used far less by herbalists.
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