Angelica Root: A Timeless Healer from Earth and Legend
From the misty woodlands of Northern Europe to the hallowed apothecaries of medieval monks, Angelica archangelica —commonly known as Angelica root—has held a place of reverence in herbal traditions across centuries. With its towering stalks, fragrant seeds, and deep, earthy root, Angelica is more than just a plant—it’s a healing legend rooted in both myth and medicine. An Introduction to Angelica Angelica is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb from the Apiaceae family, which also includes carrots, parsley, and celery. Native to temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, this plant is particularly noted for its hollow stems, large, finely divided leaves, and clusters of pale greenish-white flowers shaped like umbrellas. The prized part of the plant is its thick, tapering root, which carries a complex aromatic profile—a warm, sweet scent with hints of musk, pine, and bitter spice. Used in teas, ti...
