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Angelica Holy Ghost

Angelica archangelica

Price range: $8.50 through $10.50

Large aromatic biennial herb in the carrot family, native to temperate and subarctic parts of Europe. In the first year a large rosette of leaves is produced, but during the second year, the stem can reach a height of 2.5 meters, opening to large chartreuse umbelliferous flower heads.

9cm/11cm pot

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Cultivation

Angelica does best in dappled shade or full sun, in moist soil with plenty of organic matter.  Space plants 1m apart. Cut back flower heads to increase longevity. Frost hardy.

Uses

Angelica has been cultivated as a vegetable and medicinal herb for over 1000 years, and has a distinct flavour profile, somewhere between celery and licorice, some say with hints of juniper. All parts are edible. The young leaves can be used in salads or for tea. The stems can be peeled like celery, roasted with meat or sauteed. They can be used to sweeten tart fruit like rhubarb. The stems are also often crystalised in sugar and used as sweets or to decorate cakes.

Both roots and seeds can also be used as flavourings. The Sami of Lapland cook the seeds up in milk along with sorrel. The roots, and sometimes also the seeds or flowers, are a popular addition to many liqueurs, including chartreuse, gin, and absinthe. The roots also have many medicinal uses, in particular for improving digestive disorders and blood circulation.

Angelica root can also be used to scent perfumes, potpourri, and infused oils.

The flowers attract beneficial insects such as bees and hoverflies.

Medicinal Uses

Angelica is considered a useful expectorant for coughs and bronchitis, especially when accompanied by a fever. The leaves can be used as a compress for inflammations of the chest. Angelica is also a great digestive agent, stimulating appetite and aiding digestion.

Primary Actions: Expectorant, Emmenagogue, Carminative, Spasmolytic

Parts Used: Flowers, leaves, root

Energetics: Warming, Drying, Relaxing

History / Folklore / Further Info

Angelica was often used as a talisman to ward off evil spirits. It is believed that it got its name due to the fact that it usually came into bloom around the feast day of the Archangel Michael, who appeared in a vision to explain the plant’s protective powers against evil.

Jo Says

Angelica seed needs to be super fresh to germinate, so if you are saving your own seed from the plants, be sure to sow it immediately.

Shipping Advice

N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details. 

Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.

Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.

Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.

Full list of shipping rates HERE

Medical disclaimer

Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.

We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.

Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have. 

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