ANGELICA Angelica atropurpurea( Naukova Dumka, Kiev, Russia)
The plant has a peculiar but not unpleasant odour, a sweet taste, afterwards pungent; but on drying it loses much of these qualities. The cake decoration known as candied angelica is the dried stalks, preserved with sugar. Medicinal Parts: Root, herb and seed. Solvent: Boiling water. Bodily Influence: Aromatic, Stimulant, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Diuretic, Emmenagogue. Uses: The tea taken hot will quickly break up a cold. For general tonic 1 – 3 cups a day. Angelica should always be remembered in epidemics, as it is said to resist poisons by defending and comforting the heart, blood and spirits. It is used in flatulent colic and heartburn. The condition of suppressed liver and spleen causing various digestive malfunctions will yield to this medical herb whose long-standing results have obtained a Heavenly name,“ Archangel”. Is also serviceable in diseases of the urinary organs. Dose: 1 oz. of the seed or herb( less if powder is used) to 1 pint of boiling water, taken in ½ cup amounts frequently during the day, or 1 cup after each meal. Externally: A tea made of Angelica and dropped on old ulcers will cleanse and heal them, The dry powdered root may also be used for this purpose. Russian Experience: In Russian literature and pharmacopoeia Angelica occupies prominent attention, prescribed in the form of tablets, extract, powder, all suitably compounded with other herbal ingredients. Latest research and clinical experiments confirms long established, unblemished use of this herb in Folk Medicine. Uses: Since ancient times Russian people have used Angelica roots, leaves and seeds in tea form for nervous exhaustion, epilepsy, hysteria, as a sedative, for poor digestion, appetiser, stomach and gas bloating, indigestion, heartburn, atony of the intestines, and as a diaphoretic and expectorant. Extracted Angelica oil used as a pleasant aromatic and tonic. Other Industries: Veterinary use, as diuretic and diaphoretic. The fresh young leaves, twigs and flowers are artfully used in the food industry for jams, candy, garnish for salad decoration, and baked confections. Especially, Angelica oil( some dry leaves and bark) is used as an aromatic in the wine industry for many varieties of wine, vodka and liquors. The flowering plant is excellent for a good crop of honey, and for this purpose alone cultivation of Angelica archangelica is encouraged.
ARBUTUS
, TRAILING Epigaea repens( N. O.: Ericaceae)