Angelica

Abstract

Angelica is a hairy plant with fern like leaves and umbels of white flowers and was considered an ``Angel's Herb.'' This chapter describes the botany, history, producing regions, flavor and aroma, parts used, and active constituents. The chapter also highlights the uses of angelica in different recipes around the world. Angelica root is the main flavoring ingredient of gin. Angelica has antimutagenic, antiproliferative, cytoprotective, antiseizure, and antioxidant properties. Finally the medicinal uses, functional properties, and antioxidant properties of angelica are discussed in great detail.