Angelica root

Organic Angelica Root

Available in 50g, 100g, and 250g packs

Angelica, scientifically known as Angelica archangelica L., is a biennial plant of the Apiaceae family. Despite being a woodland plant, it is rare to find it growing spontaneously. It can be found in the milder areas of Europe and North America. The Organic Angelica Root from Terza Luna comes from Poland, from organic farming, and is sold in cut format for herbal tea.

Benefits and Properties of Angelica Root

Angelica root is rich in therapeutic properties and benefits useful for the entire body, especially for the respiratory and digestive systems. Consuming organic angelica root facilitates gastric juice secretion, limits the formation of intestinal gas, and promotes digestion. It is often used to prepare excellent herbal teas for constipation or digestive angelica teas after heavy meals. It is recommended for combating muscle pains and spasms, loss of appetite, dyspepsia, and anorexia nervosa. It is also used for menstrual pain thanks to its antispasmodic effects on the intestines, which help calm spasms related to the menstrual cycle. The positive effects also extend to the respiratory system due to its expectorant action, making it an excellent medicinal herb for coughs and asthma. Finally, angelica root is an excellent general tonic and can be used against fatigue and asthenia.

Uses

The uses of angelica root are numerous, and thanks to its benefits, it is often sold in herbal medicine shops. However, if taken in excessive quantities, it can be poisonous, so it is advisable to consult a trusted doctor.

Recipes with Angelica Root

There are several recipes that allow you to use angelica root in the kitchen to prepare excellent remedies for your health problems. The cut format for herbal tea available on Terza Luna is excellent for these types of preparations.

Herbal Tea with Organic Angelica Root

To prepare angelica root herbal tea, you need a teaspoon of root and a cup of water. After boiling the water and adding the root, let it infuse for about 10 minutes. After the necessary time has passed, the infusion should be filtered before drinking. For the infusion, a level teaspoon of root per cup of water is needed. After infusing for 10 minutes, filter and drink. This infusion should be taken after meals to aid digestion. To enhance the digestive effect, angelica archangelica can be combined with other plants, such as gentian root and cumin.

Angelica Root Bio Decoction

To prepare a decoction with angelica root, you need 10g of root and 500ml of water. The process is quite simple. Pour the water into a saucepan, add the root to the still cold water, and let it infuse for about 10-15 minutes before turning off the heat. After turning off the heat, cover the saucepan and let the root infuse for another 10 minutes. Once the necessary time has passed, the decoction can be filtered. The active ingredients of angelica root are highly useful for neuralgia, rheumatism, and muscle pains, and are therefore often used for vigorous massages.

Contraindications

The intake of angelica root is absolutely not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If taken in high dosages, it could lead to abortion.
The root contains photosensitizing furanocoumarins that could cause skin inflammations and sunburns, so it is advised to avoid exposure to sunlight and UV rays during intake. It is recommended to avoid use in case of confirmed hypersensitivity. Excessive consumption of angelica root could cause nausea and vomiting.
In any case, it is advisable to consult your trusted doctor before starting treatment.

Organic Angelica Root: Where to Buy

If you are looking for a genuine and high-quality product like organic angelica root and do not know where to buy it, Terza Luna is the right answer for you! For years, it has been offering only organic products in different formats to suit all tastes.

Historical Notes

In the past, it was cultivated by monks in the monasteries of Central Europe and was called the herb of angels or Archangelica because, given its beneficial properties, it almost seemed to have come from the realm of angels. The Greeks and Romans also used this root for its almost miraculous abilities.

Prices

The formats and prices of organic angelica available for sale on Terza Luna:

• Organic Angelica root 50 gr € 3.50
• Organic Angelica root 100 gr € 7.00
• Organic Angelica root 250 gr € 15.50