Angelica Plant
Angelica plant is another herb with medicinal properties. Today all have become health conscious and turning to herbal remedies. Herb is a small plant, which gains its significance due to its medicinal properties apart from its food value. Herbs are used in cooking for its flavor as well. The concept of Ayurveda has developed from the various uses of herbs. These herbs are many and are generally grouped into medicinal ornamental and herbs used for cooking. | ||
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• For the treatment of fever, cough, cold and flatulent colic.
• Stomach disorders.
• Obstructed periods(not to be taken by pregnant women).
• A general tonic for the elderly women and children.
• Acts as an anti bacteria.
• It develops a disgust for liquor.
• Medicinal gargle for sore throats.
• If used as a face wash, it can prevent acne.
• Dried and powdered root can be used for athlete’s foot.
• Can be used as insecticide and pesticide.
• The root can be used to make herbal tea.
It is very easy to grow this herb seed. They are mostly planted the moment they are gathered. But it can also be kept in the freezer. It requires a moist and fertile soil with some little shade. A few wild forms of this herb can grow in sun as well. The life of this herb may be about two years if allowed to seed.
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