ANGELICA	Angelica archangelica	    perennial
		(A.sylvestris)		    (lives only 2-3 yrs if floweheads
					     not removed early)
		seeds need exposure to 
		light to germinate	    		culinary
					    		industrial
		plant: early spring,	    		medicinal
		       late summer, early autumn  	menstration
							labor
							teaplant
							PREGNANCY ALERT

- Stems: candied, have flavor similar to licorice

- Leaves: use fresh or dried for a pleasing tisane, resembling China tea

Menstruation: often used to correct menstrual irregularity and delayed
		menstruation
Promoted blood flow to the pelvis and causes uterine contractions.

Labor:	sometimes employed by midwives during childbirth when labor is
	prolonged or delayed.
	Angelica is the herb of choice of most midwives to help expel the
	placent following childbirth.

PREGNANCY ALERT:  Because it causes uterine contractions, angelica is not
	recommended for use during pregnancy.