ROOT OF LONG LIFE
angélica angelica archangelica
ROOT OF LONG LIFE
angélica angelica archangelica
Other Names:
Ajonjera
, Herb of the Holy Spirit, Herb of the
Angels
, root Long Life.
Is
a
typical northern plant. In Greenland form large areas, and its inhabitants used extensively since ancient times. Not being Mediterranean plant, could not be registered by the great doctors and botanists from classical antiquity. It began to use in Europe during the Middle Ages, during the great epidemics of plague. Many are desperately seeking the stink as the last option
but
to surrender before the death, as it had spread
a
legend according to which the
archangel
Gabriel revealed to the wise hermit, so that he could fight the plague. Hence, the
friars
and monks cultivate in their convents in order to
develop
it with various kinds of
remedies
, unfortunately all in the form of
alcoholic
liquor.
Habitat:
native to northern Europe and Asia, although its cultivation and its use
has
spread throughout the world. He prefers the cold and wet, near rivers and swamps.
Description:
herbaceous plant of the
family
of Umbelíferas, which typically measure 1 - 2 meters high. His.
stem is thick and grooved, in which extreme are the flowers distributed in the form of an umbel. There is some risk of confused with
hemlock
, which also belongs to the same
family
,
but
their differences are significant. In addition
angelica
follows
a
pleasant aroma between sweet and spicy, while the
hemlock
is very unpleasant.
Used parts:
the root of all, and also the leaves and seeds.
Properties and indications:
angelica
are recommended for
a
long list of ailments, from the plague until rheumatism, as if it were
a
panacea. Its active ingredients are the phellandrene, digestive and spasmolytic action, and angelicina, which
has
a
sedative action and balancing on the
nervous
system
. These two active ingredients should be their real medicinal properties:
Digestive and carminativa:
This is
a
great tonic and stimulant of the
functions
of the digestive
system
. Increases the appetite, helps digestion, increases the secretion of gastric juices, and remove the gases and
intestinal
fermentations. It is the plant par excellence for inapetentes, weakened and dyspeptic. It is highly recommended for those suffering from
stomach
dropped or Aten (gastric ptosis) It gives good results in cases of
gastrointestinal
origin
of
migraine
.
Toning and balancing the
nervous
system
: It is very useful in cases of
depression
,
neurosis
and
nervous
weakness. It is also recommended to students at exam time, people with
stress
, convalescing from debilitating
diseases
, and generally to all those who have to overcome some difficult test.
The toilets with water
angelica
have
a
very salutary effect on the
nervous
system
.
It also
has
diuretic effects and expectorants,
though
less intense than previous ones.
Use:
in infusion or being done decocción with the pulverized root, which is the most active part of the plant at
a
rate of 20 to 30 grams per
liter
of water. You can also add leaves and seeds. Take
a
cup of
tea
before
each
meal, up to 3 per day.
For external use, is used in bathrooms with
a
decoction with 100 grams of plant in
a
liter
of water, which is added to water for bathing.
Precautions:
It is important not to prepare liquor with this plant, because the harmful effects due to its high -
alcohol
content greater than its potential medicinal properties.
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