Angelica atropurpurea Purplestem angelica (Umbelliferae)

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Angelica atropurpurea
Purplestem angelica
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The Angelica atropurpurea plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Newfoundland to Ontario and Minnesota, south to Delaware, Illinois and Iowa. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Purplestem angelica. Some home gardeners know the variety as Archangelica atropurpurea. (L.)Hoffm.

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Latin Name:  Angelica atropurpurea
Common Name:  Purplestem angelica
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  All members of this genus contain furocoumarins, which increase skin sensitivity to sunlight and may cause dermatitis[238].

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rich thickets, bottomlands and swamps[43].

Medicinal Information: A tea made from the leaves is carminative and stomachic[222]. It is also used in the treatment of colds, rheumatism etc[222]. The seed and roots can also be used and have a stronger effect[222]. The plant has similar properties to angelica, A. archangelica, though it is inferior since it is less aromatic[4]. The root is carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, sedative, stomachic and tonic[257]. An infusion has been used in the treatment of fevers, colds, flatulent colic and other stomach disorders, obstructed menses and as a general tonic for women[257]. Externally it has been used as a gargle for sore throats and mouths and as a poultice for broken bones, swellings etc[257]. It has also been used, both internally and externally, as a treatment for rheumatism[257].

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