Botanical Name
Angelica archangelica
 
Usual Origin(s)
Poland
 
Description
Traditionally root chewed on or brewed into a tea for the immune system. Roots sometimes used in making absinthe.
 
Folk Names
Archangel, Masterwort, Garden Angelica
 
Gender
Masculine
 
Planet
Sun
 
Element
Fire
 
Deity
Venus
 
Powers
Exorcism, Protection, Healing, Visions
 
Magical Uses
Grown, the plant is protective. Use in all protection and exorcism incenses. Sprinkle the four corners of the house with Angelica to ward off evil, or do this around the perimeter of the house. Added to the bath, Angelica removes curses, hexes, and any spells that may have been cast against you. The root was carried in the pocket as a gambling talisman among some American Indian tribes. Angelica is also used in healing instances in mixtures, and smoking the leaves is said to cause visions.
 
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