Angelica Common, Or Angelica officinalis

Angelica Vulgaris, Or Angelica Officinalis

Angelica is a typical aromatic plant widely used in folk medicine. It grows in Northern Europe and northern Asia, reaching a height of up to 2 meters.

The active ingredients of angelica are essential oil, bitterness, tannins, furanocoumarins and other compounds. Angelica stimulates the production of gastric juice, bile, and increases urination. It is indicated for digestive disorders, flatulence, and gastrointestinal spasms.

Angelica is used in the form of infusions and decoctions from the roots, as well as essential oil for rubbing. Caution should be exercised during long-term use due to possible skin irritation in light. Angelica is contraindicated for gastric and duodenal ulcers. This valuable medicinal plant deserves wider use in medicinal practice.