Many tales surround this herb. Angelica was thought to ward off evil spirits. Its juices were drunk to ward off spells and poisons. Angelica has been used for centuries in European medicine as an expectorant for bronchial illnesses, colds and coughs, and also as a digestive aid for stomach disorders. By the fifteenth century it was in popular use. In the English herbal entitled Paradisus Terrestris, published in 1629 C.E. by John Parkinson, angelica was reported to be one of the most important medicinal herbs of that time.

Magical qualities or not, its many porperties and uses are real. The medicinal use today centers on the treatment of digestive and bronchial problems. A decoction of the root can treat indigestions, gastritis, imflammation of the intestines and flatulence. The stem can be steamed and eaten like asparagus, the leaves brewed into a fine tea that aids digestion, the oil of the root can be added to a bath for relaxation. Angelica is used for loss of appetite, to promote circulation and to warm the body (particularly for those who often have chilly hands and feet). Applied externally, it can ease rheuatic pains, stomach cramps and muscle spasms.

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