Angelica Products

Angelica is a member of the Apiaceae/Umbelliferae family (Parsley family). It is neither annual, nor naturally perennial in that the seedlings do not mature in 12 months and old plants will die off after seeding once. Only very advanced seedlings flower in their second year, and the third year commonly completes the full period of life. Roots can weigh up to 3 lbs. The edge of leaflets is toothed or serrated and the flowers are small and numerous. They are of a yellowish or greenish color grouped into large globular umbels. Angelica is unique among Umbelliferae for its pervading aromatic fragrance, entirely different from Fennel, Parsley, or Anise. It is a biennial returning year after year if you only cut one flower.

Angelica was used in the Middle Ages as a natural restorative and health tonic.

Old writers compare the scent of angelica to musk or juniper, even the roots are fragrant. Even deer and fish were said to be attracted to the plant’s scent so it was used as bait.

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