Angelica Tincture

Angelica is also known by the names Archangel Root, Masterwort, Wild Celery, Root of the Holy Ghost, and Dong Quai. 

Angelica is an anti-spasmodic for strong menstrual cramps with minimal flow and an expectorant for coughs. It also aids in alleviating intestinal colic and poor digestion. Angelica is used to strengthen the heart and lungs and improve liver and spleen function. Small amounts stimulate digestive secretions. It is commonly used for loss of appetite, peptic discomforts such as mild spasms of the gastrointestinal tract, feeling of fullness, and flatulence.

1.  Fill a glass jar with chopped Angelica, including flowers, stems, and leaves. Slowly pour dark rum until the herb is  entirely covered. Then add an inch or two of additional liquid.

2.  Seal the jar tightly so that the liquid cannot leak or evaporate. Put the jar in a dark area or inside a paper bag.

3.  Shake the jar every day.

4.  After 2 weeks pour the tincture through a cheesecloth into another jar or dark colored tincture bottle. Squeeze the saturated herbs, extracting the remaining liquid until no more drips appear.

5.  Close the storage container with a stopper or cap and label.

6.  Use half an eye dropper twice a day when needed.