ANGELICA Angelica archangelica . Umbelliferae.
A majestic and fragrant herb with all sorts of uses.
All herbs should be used in moderation and not in large quantities. Please consult a Herbalist.
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  Every garden should have Angelica.
A majestic and fragrant herb.
I would be most interested if someone could confirm that in the Far East Angelica is called Dong Quai.
Annual/biennial/Perennial Biennial
Appearance Fern-like leaves with umbels of white or yellowish flowers.
Height 8 ft/2.5m
Growing Position At the back of a flower bed because of its height. It prefers damp with light shade.
Disease  
Fertiliser Leaf mould .
Propagation & soil Sow seeds August- October. If you buy packet seed it might tell you to place in the freezer for up to 6 weeks to help germination.
General Information  
Spring Transplant seedlings to the back of the bed in the spring. If you have an angelica already established thin out any seedlings.
Summer Allow only two or three flower heads to mature to seed, take out the rest unless you are making tea. If you do this the plant might actually last longer than two years.
Autumn Sow ripened seeds directly oudoors in September.
Winter  
Use Harvest the whole plant in the second year.
Do not confuse Angelica with Hemlock
Aromatic, Medicinal or Culinary Aromatic, Medicinal and Culinary
Areas of help Tonic, digestion, colic, heartburn and promote appetite.
Storage Use fresh or preserved candied.
Specific Use
  • Wear gloves when handling the root especially if the sun is out as it may cause blisters on sensitive skin.
  • Use young stems to candied.
  • Flavour custard with the seeds.
  • Add the fruits and leaves to sauces and salads.
  • Add to acid fruits like cooking apples, rhubarb or blackcurrents and you will be able to use less sugar
  • Eat the young stems raw like celery or lightly boiled or steamed.
  • Make a Mild tea from the seeds or the leaves.
  • Bathe eyes in the mild tea making sure it is well strained.
Recipe
Large doses can be harmful.
Basic recipes and how to make, CLICK.

The Mild Tea:
Take one teaspoon of seeds to one and a half cups of water.
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