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Angelica is useful for coughs, bronchitis and pleurisy, especially if the illness is accompanied by fever or preceded by a cold. As a digestive agent, it has been found useful in stimulating the appetite and is known to act as an antiseptic in cystitis and urinary infections. Angelica, in old herbal texts from Europe and other places, is highly regarded for protection against contagious diseases, for purifying the blood, and for curing nearly everything imaginable. It was even considered effective against a wide range of poisons. A close cousin, Angelica sinensis, known as Dong Quai shares some characteristics with the archangelica variety but also has some unique characteristics. The sinensis variety appears to be much more effective for reproductive and women’s complaints.
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