Angelica
Angelica archangelica
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Pl. FB89 — Angelica archangelica
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Angelica archangelica, cunoscută sub numele de angelică, este o plante biennală nativă în regiunile nordice și centrale ale Europei, inclusiv Albania, Belarusia, Danemarca, Finlanda, Franța, Germania, Regatul Unit, Norvegia, Polonia, Suedia, Ucraina și zonele rusești. Această plantă se dezvoltă în soluri umede, de tip linihos, medie sau greu (argil), cu un pH între 7 și 7,5, fiind adaptabilă la diferite condiții de creștere. Valorificată atât ca plante ornamentale, cât și pentru utilizările culinare, angelică este apreciată pentru foliile sale, rădăcinile sale, semințele sale, șoarele sale și stemurile sale. O caracteristică distinctivă a acesteia este înaltul său, atingând până la 1,5 metri în înălțime, având o valoare energetică de 8 din 10, indicând că necesită îngrijirea moderată și atenționată în timpul cultivării.
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What is Angelica?
Angelica archangelica, cunoscută sub numele de angelică, este o plante biennală nativă în regiunile nordice și centrale ale Europei, inclusiv Albania, Belarusia, Danemarca, Finlanda, Franța, Germania, Regatul Unit, Norvegia, Polonia, Suedia, Ucraina și zonele rusești.
What is Angelica used for?
Traditionally used for energy & focus. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Top 1 evidence-ranked use of Angelica
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBeneficii și dovezi
1 claim · 0 sources
Beneficii și dovezi
1 claim · 0 sources- Traditional-use note: Angelica appears in herbal sources around clarity and study-routine traditions, often as a tincture. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.
Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original low confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.
IV·bMixology suggestions
2 drafts
Mixology suggestions
2 draftsEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Stress Relief
stresstincture
Historically used to soothe nervous tension.
Digestive Ease
digestiontea
Traditionally aids in digestion and soothes the stomach.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivare
Cultivare
Light
8/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Biennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
1.5 m tall
Soil pH
7–7.5
For first-time growers
How to grow Angelica for the first time
8steps
Angelica is a hardy, biennial herb that's easy for beginners to grow with the right care.
- 1
What you'll need
Seeds or young plants, a garden fork, compost, and a trowel.
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Best time to plant
Plant in early spring or late summer for best results.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a spot with moist, well-draining soil. Amend the soil with compost if needed.
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds 1 cm deep or plant young seedlings at 30 cm intervals.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially during dry spells.
- 6
Ongoing care
Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Remove any flowers to encourage more leaf growth.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune dead leaves and stems in late winter to maintain plant health and appearance.
- 8
Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting too close together, neglecting to remove flowers.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:LeavesRootSeedShootsStem
Edible uses: Condiment
Other uses:Essential OilFragrance
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
23 native · 3 introduced
Distribuție
23 native · 3 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 23 native· 3 introduced
Europe16 regions
native (14)AlbaniaBelarusDenmarkFinlandFranceGermanyIcelandNetherlandsNorwayPolandRussiaSwedenUkraineUnited Kingdom
introduced (2)BelgiumBulgaria
Americas1 region
native (1)Greenland
Broader regions
native:Baltic States, Føroyar
introduced:Czechoslovakia
VIIIGarden companions
4 pairs
Garden companions
4 pairsPlant near these
These plants help — by repelling pests, fixing nitrogen, attracting pollinators, or sharing space well.
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence herb guild pairing: overlapping bloom windows increase beneficial-insect habitat in medicinal herb beds.
Pot marigold
Calendula officinalis
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence herb guild pairing: overlapping bloom windows increase beneficial-insect habitat in medicinal herb beds.
Fagopyrum esculentum
Fagopyrum esculentum
Pollinator-friendly
Lower-confidence herb guild pairing: overlapping bloom windows increase beneficial-insect habitat in medicinal herb beds.
White Clover
Trifolium repens
Living mulch
Lower-confidence herb guild pairing: low living mulches protect soil around taller perennial herbs when kept from crowding crowns.
IXSpecimen gallery
1 image
Specimen gallery
1 imageXSee also
8 related
See also
8 relatedPlants you might compare or use together — scored by shared family, common use cases, and growing requirements.
shared use cases
Different families, similar therapeutic role — good for comparing.
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