The Plant
Plant part: Seeds
Origin: France
Also known as Angelica or Holy Spirit Root, due to its longevity and certainly the vitality and serenity it is said to confer, Angelica is a plant of Nordic origin, imported and acclimatized in France.
Extremely hardy, Angelica flourishes “feet in the water, head in the sun”. It is harvested in late summer and distilled in autumn.
In our latitudes, this plant is cultivated for confectionery. However, this perennial medicinal plant doesn’t keep its vitality just for itself. It confers it on those who know how to seek it out. To a certain extent, Angelica is for us the equivalent of ginseng in Asian countries.
In aromatherapy and phytotherapy, a distinction is made between the essence of the root and that of the seed. It is characterized by its sweet, slightly musky scent.
What are the benefits of Angelica?
Angelica (seeds) is a plant with multiple benefits, particularly for digestive health. It is known for its anti-bloating properties, which help to relieve gas and bloating that can occur after meals. Thanks to its digestive virtues, it promotes the production of gastric juices and stimulates intestinal transit.
The active compounds of Angelica seeds thus help to reduce problems of difficult digestion and improve intestinal comfort. You can therefore enjoy its benefits by consuming this plant in the form of an infusion, dietary supplement, or by adding it to your dishes to promote smoother and more pleasant digestion.
Common questions
What can you do with Angelica?
From the roots to the flowers, thanks to its virtues and fragrance, Angelica is used in a variety of ways, both in cooking and in aromatherapy.
- Flavoring: In cooking, Angelica stems or petioles are used. In small quantities, they can be used to flavor cakes, jams, drinks or liqueurs.
- Infusion: Known for its digestive virtues, Angelica, and in particular its seeds and roots, are traditionally used in infusions. Place a teaspoonful of seeds in a cup, then pour simmering water over them before infusing for ten minutes.
- **Essential Oil ** : Angelica Essential Oil is a concentrate of its benefits for relieving digestive ailments. Used for massage or orally, always diluted, it stimulates digestion.
What does Angelica taste like?
Angelica stems have a mild, vegetal taste. Be careful not to use too much, as the bitter taste can become too pronounced. Roots have an acrid, slightly bitter taste. Angelica seeds have a taste similar to that of mint.
How to recognize angelica?
Angelica belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is a biennial plant that can reach 2 meters in height. It develops a green and purple stem in its first year. Angelica’s umbellate inflorescence doesn’t appear until the second year. Once flowering is complete, the seeds can be harvested to extract the Essential Oil or used as is.
The Products
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