ANGEL′ICA

(-jĕl′-). [L., Port., Sp.; Ph. E. & D.] Syn. Garden Angelica ; Angélique , Fr.; Angelika , A.-wurzel , Angel kraut , Ger. The angelica archangel′ica of Linnæus, an aromatic herbaceous plant with a biennial, fleshy root, indigenous to the north of Europe, but frequently found wild in England, and largely cultivated in our gardens. Dried root ( ANGELICA , Ph. E.), aperient, carminative, diaphoretic, and tonic; much esteemed by the Lap landers, both as food and medicine;—fruit or seed ( Angelica , Ph. D.) resembles the root, but is weaker. The whole plant has been extolled as an aromatic tonic. As a masticatory, it leaves an agreeable glowing heat in the mouth. The aromatic properties of this plant depend on a peculiar volatile oil and resin. Uses, . It has been recommended in diarrhœa, dyspepsia, debility, and some fevers; but is now seldom used in medicine. Dose , 30 gr. to 1 dr. The dried root and seeds are used by rectifiers to flavour gin and liqueurs; and the fresh root, tender stems, stalks, ., are made by the confectioners into an aromatic candy. See Candying , Liqueurs , .