What does it help with
- Digestive problems, loss of appetite
- Bronchitis and cough
- Nervous exhaustion
- Expectorant effects
Active compounds
Essential oils (monoterpenes, lactone), furanocoumarins, bitter compounds.
Furanocoumarins may cause photosensitivity — avoid sunlight after use.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodSeptember – October
Plant partsroot
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureSyrupBath
Pro tip: Angelica is harvested only in the 2nd year (root) — in the 1st year the plant is still gathering strength.
Recipes
1 Tea for digestion ▾
1 teaspoon sliced root boil 15 min in 250 ml water. Drink before meals.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Herbal syrup with honey ▾
Pour 500 ml water over 50 g dried herb and bring to a boil. Steep 15 minutes under a lid, then strain. Add 200–300 g of honey to the warm decoction and stir. Pour into clean bottles. Keep refrigerated for 3 weeks. Dose: 1 tablespoon 3–4× a day.
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