
Angelica
Angelica archangelica
Folk names: Herb of Imbolc, The root of the Holy Ghost
WARNING
Fresh Angelica root can be toxic, we do not recommend wildcrafting unless you have expertise.
Sources
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"Northeast Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 101 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness" by Liz Neves (Book)
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The Herbarium by The Herbal Academy of New England, Monographs, Angelica (Subscription)
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The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential oils, and More by Arin Murphy-Hiscock (Book)
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Native American Herbal Apothecary: Herbalism Encyclopedia & Herbal Dispensory by Tamaya Kawisenhawe (Books)
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Native American Herbalism Handbook: 2 Books in 1 Medicinal Plants Encyclopedia - Herbal Remedies & Recipes by Walela Mantooth (Books)
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Herbal Medicine: Natural Remedies: 150 Herbal Remedies to heal Common Ailments by Anne Kennedy (Book)
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The House Witch: Your Complete Guide to Creating a Magical Space with Rituals and Spells for Hearth and Home by Arin Murphy-Hiscock (Book)
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Green Witchcraft Grimoire: A Practical Resource for Making Your Own Spells, Rituals, and Recipes by Amythyst Raine (Book)
Planet: Mercury
Element: Air
Gender: Masculine
Sacred among: Indigenous American populations (particularly plains and northeast)
Chakra: Heart
Medicinal Uses
(This information has been collected from Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine as well as The Herbal Academy of New England, it has NOT been confirmed by Licensed Herbalist)
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Anti-inflammatory
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Anti-fungal
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Antipyretic
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Antiseptic
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Antispasmodic
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Antithelmintic
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Carmative
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Expectorant
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Diaphoretic
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Diuretic
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Emmenagogue
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Nervine
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Rubefacient
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Styptic
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Alterative
WARNING: Talk to your Doctor/Medical Professional before adding any Supplements, herbal teas, Infusions, etc.
Part of the reason that we list Medical Jargin is because many plants can interfere with or even counteract medications we already take or it can exacerbate ailments we already have.
When talking to your Medical Professional, we suggest asking what "actions" an herb might do to interfere with your health, either positive of negative. For example, if you suffer from heartburn, a Cholagogue which creates more bile may not be advantagous. Too much of a good thing, eh?
Magical Uses
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Balance
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Peace
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Healing
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Love
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Passion
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Sexuality
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Prosperity
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Happiness
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Money
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Success
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Protection
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Hex-related work
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Sleep
*Bonus: Attracts pollinators, important to so many deities and types of magic