Angelica
Description
Angelica is a biennial or perennial Herb that grows preferably in cold or moist areas.
Botanical Names
Angelica acutiloba (Japanese Angelica)
Angelica archangelica (also known as Angelica archangelico) (Common Angelica or European Angelica) - this is the species of Angelica that is most commonly used for therapeutic purposes.
Angelica atropurpurea (American Angelica)
Angelica gigas NAKAI (Korean Angelica)
Angelica sylvestris (Wild Angelica)
All species of Angelica belong to the Parsley (Umbelliferae) family.
Angelica polymorpha (Dong Quai) (Chinese Angelica) is closely related to the other species of Angelica but is treated as a separate Herb.
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