According to legend, an angel personally pointed out the medicinal properties of the plant.
In botanical reference books, dong quai is called Angelica. The name is believed to come from Latin.
Angelica was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. The scientific name of the plant is “Angelica sinensis.” Angelica is also known as “female ginseng” and “Angelica officinalis.” The name is believed to come from the Latin language. According to legend, an angel personally pointed out the medicinal properties of the plant.
Scandinavian countries are considered the birthplace of the plant. It was there that the plant originally grew in the wild. Angelica was brought to the European continent in the 14th century, and from there, it began to spread to other regions. At the moment, the largest plantings of the grass can be found in Northern and Central Europe, Georgia, and Russia.
the grass of angels
Since ancient times, angelica has been considered a healing plant that has a positive effect on the immune system and the entire body as a whole. The wild angelica came from North Africa to European countries and Russia several centuries ago. Since then, angelica has become a popular garden plant. It was often grown in monasteries, where it was called "angel grass," and " the grass of angels." The moment of flowering of angelica in warm countries occurs on May 8 (on the day of St. Michael the Archangel), hence its name “Angelica archangelica” (Angelica archangelica).
powerful impact
Thanks to the main components of the plant - phytoestrogens, essential oils, ferulic acid, polysaccharides, vitamin B12, and iron - Angelica sinensis can be compared with ginseng in its healing properties.
Angelica sinensis improves peripheral blood circulation, dilates blood vessels, and reduces blood viscosity and the risk of thrombosis. It has an analgesic effect. Increases hemoglobin levels and is used in the treatment of anemia. Normalizes the functioning of the nervous system, normalizes difficulty breathing, normalizes blood pressure, and increases the body's protective mechanisms.
an angelic aroma
Angelica is known to have a pleasant aroma. Not many people know that its high content of essential angelica oil gives the plant such a persistent smell. All parts of the plant are abundant in it. The largest amount of essential oils is contained in the grass’s seeds and its roots.