- Latin name
- Angelica archangelica
- Element
- fire
- Planet
- Sun
- Safe to eat?
- No, not for eating or drinking
How to use it
- Burn a little dried root as a protective incense
- Carry a piece of dried root as a charm
- Scatter dried leaves around the boundaries of the home
- Add a sachet to a cleansing bath
Lore
A popular legend held that an angel, often named as the Archangel Michael, revealed the plant to a monk as a cure for the plague. It was an important plant in Norway and Iceland, where it was cultivated and traded from early medieval times.
Safety
Easily confused with deadly hemlock and water hemlock, so never forage it. It can make skin sensitive to sunlight and may cause rashes. Avoid in pregnancy and if you take blood thinners. Keep away from pets.
Not for eating or drinking.
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