Angelica
Angelica
Angelica (/ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/) is a genus of about 60 species of tall biennial and perennial herbs in the family Apiaceae, native to temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, reaching as far north as Iceland, Lapland and Greenland. They grow to 1–3 m (3.3–9.8 ft) tall, with large bipinnate leaves and large compound umbels of white or greenish-white flowers.
Etymology
The name "Angelica" is derived from the Latin angelicus and the Greek ἀγγελικός (angelikos), meaning "angelic", in reference to the plant's supposed medicinal qualities. It was believed to have been revealed in a dream by an angel to cure the plague.
Species
Some of the more common species of Angelica include Angelica archangelica, also known as garden angelica, wild celery, and Norwegian angelica, and Angelica sinensis, commonly known as dong quai or "female ginseng".
Uses
Angelica is used extensively in herbal medicine. The roots of Angelica sinensis are used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs. Angelica archangelica is also used in various traditional European herbal remedies.
Related Terms
- Apiaceae: The family of flowering plants to which Angelica belongs.
- Angelica archangelica: A species of Angelica used in herbal medicine.
- Angelica sinensis: Another species of Angelica, also used in herbal medicine.
- Herbal medicine: The study or use of medicinal properties of plants.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Angelica
- Wikipedia's article - Angelica
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