Saturday, November 28, 2009

Angelica Root


Angelica Root:-

Scientific Name:-
Angelica archangelica

Family: -
Umbelliferae, Angelica sinensis, root

AKA:-
Angelica, Dong-Quai, Dong-Quei, archangelica Officinalis, Dang-Qui, Dong-Quai, Tang-Huei, Garden Angelica

Parts Used:-
From the hip to the head of the roots, leaves and seeds.

Active Compounds:-
Bergapten, borneol, coumarin, Linalool. Contains 1% volatile oil, angelic acid, sugar, resin, valeric acid, and bitter principle. Oil from the seeds ethylacetic acid and methyl-hydroxymyristic acid. Angelica balsam is derived from the roots.

Traditionally used to help the female hormone system, but currently considered as a treatment for the symptoms of menstrual cramps like.

Background:-
mainly used in China thousands of years to women who suffer severe or abnormal menstrual problems. During menopause, women were often given Angelica relieve hot flashes and other associated symptoms.

Angelica is also used on men and women to prevent or heart disease, high blood pressure treatment, and circulation. The rumor in the legend to be revealed to man through an angel in a dream as a cure for the bubonic plague.

It is honored in the traditional Chinese medicine as second only Ginseng and is commonly known as the "female ginseng."

Applications:-
Menstruation / Internal / Blood / Colds
Known primarily as a female treatment, Angelica has many other uses besides help in the relief of menstrual problems. The stems and leaves are also used as a flavor ingredient in liquor.
Menstruation:-
Given to women who suffer extreme pain or bleeding during their period. Corrects hot flashes during menopause.

Cold:-
Used as a remedy for colds, coughs, colic, fever, and as an expectorant. It is known as a warming agent.
Blood Treatment:-
regarded as an effective aid in building the blood. Given to people in accidents to help the blood clot and prevent a further loss of blood dire. As a warming agent, helps the circulatory system.
Intern:-
Helps treat high blood pressure and helps relieve edema. Also useful for treating psoriasis and arthritis. When cooked and administered, it can aid in the digestive tract to prevent indigestion and flatulence.

Description:-
Angelica may well be biennial or perennial and is grown in wet areas such as riverbanks or damp ravines in the United Kingdom, Finland and Iceland. He grows up to 7 meter high, with bright green leaves all red-purple stem, which is hollow surrounded.

The green-white flowers bloom from June to August and then a yellow oblong fruit which two winged seeds.

Dosage:-

  • Powder:-
Derived from the root, is taken in capsules, tablets, tinctures, or tea. You need 3.4 grams per day or two capsules 2-3 times per day as suffering from severe menstrual symptoms.

  • Safety:-
Angelica Root Do not take if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Can cause sensitivity to sunlight.

For educational purposes:-
This angelic root information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

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