MEDICINAL:
Angelica is a good herbal tea to use for colic, gas, indigestion, hepatitis, and heartburn. It is useful to add in remedies for afflictions of the respiratory system, including colds, as well as liver problems and digestive difficulties. It promotes circulation and energy in the body. It is often used to stimulate the circulation in the pelvic region and to stimulate suppressed menstruation. Angelica should not be used by pregnant women or diabetics.
GROWING:
Angelica needs rich, moist garden soil in partial shade. It prefers wet bottomlands, swamps, and wet areas, and prefers the cooler northern regions to grow best. It is a perennial that can reach up to 6 feet tall.