What is Angelica Root?

Angelica Root is the dried root of Angelica archangelica, European or Garden Angelica, a tall biennial in the carrot family (Apiaceae). The genus name comes from a medieval European legend crediting the archangel Michael with revealing the plant, which also earned it the folk name "Holy Ghost Plant."

About the plant

European Angelica is a large aromatic herb native to Scandinavia, Iceland, and Russia, with a long history in Northern European and Sami tradition, where the candied stem was eaten and the root prepared as medicine. It is one of the aromatics that flavors classic European liqueurs such as Chartreuse and Benedictine. It is a different species from Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis), which sits in the same genus but has its own distinct traditional uses.

Angelica Root: form & sizes

We carry Angelica Root as cut and sifted dried root, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 1 lb. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Angelica Root in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Angelica Root at a glance

Botanical name

Angelica archangelica

Family

Apiaceae

Native region

Northern Europe

Plant part

root

Also known as

Garden Angelica, Holy Ghost Plant, Wild Celery

Form

cut and sifted dried root

Sizes

1 oz to 1 lb