A beautiful ornamental angelica with striking purple flower stems and dark burgundy umbels. Used in summer as an excellent focal plant. It flowers in the second year. The roots, seeds, and leaves treat colds, indigestion and rheumatism. The roots are also liver and uterine stimulants. Hardy to Zone 5.
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Duo Ho Angelica pubescens
Angelica pubescens, commonly known as Du Huo (独活), has been a key herb in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It is primarily used to dispel wind and dampness, making it an important remedy for joint pain, arthritis, and lower body ailments. While its relative Bai Zhi (Angelica dahurica) is often used for upper-body conditions, Du […]
Bai Zhi / Angelica dahurica
Angelica dahurica is also commonly known as Chinese angelica, the garden angelica, root of the Holy Ghost, and wild angelica, as well as by its Chinese name, bai zhi (白芷). It is a striking and aromatic perennial herb, that has long been revered in traditional Chinese medicine and beyond. Native to China, Korea, and parts of Russia, […]
Angelica
An impressive plant for the herb garden. Angelica is a bitter herb primarily valued for its root which aids digestion, has anti microbial properties, increases perspiration and lowers fever. It also has an expectorant effect, is anti inflammatory and acts mainly on the bronchial, digestive, urinary and female reproductive systems. It is best known for […]
Dong Quai Angelica Sinensis
This is the most important herb in China for women. A bittersweet, aromatic herb that acts primarily as a tonic, especially for the female reproductive system and liver system. It is also a mild laxative, sedative and painkiller, with some antibacterial activity. A bit finicky about its conditions. Requires a moist fertile environment, but not […]
Planting Your Herbscape
By Tina Glaessner, Herbalist and Former Proprietor of Crimson Sage Nursery, Orleans, CA Plants Mentioned in the article are listed here and have links to their Crimson Sage Nursery Pages for more information and ordering. Agastache | Angelicas of all Types | Anise Hyssop | Ashitaba | Bergamont | Bitter Melon | Black Cottonwood | […]
Fall 2018 Newsletter
Crimson Sage Nursery Newsletter Fall 2018 Echinacea angustifolia Happy Fall to all our customers. It has been a crazy summer of intense heat waves, wild fire smoke (Luckily we were on the edges of it) and the whole west seemed to be in flames. The smoky skies are finally over as the first gentle rains […]
Spring 2018 Newsletter
Crimson Sage Nursery Newsletter Spring 2018 Is it getting too late to Plant?? Thoughts and tips on establishing your Medicinal plants Springtime at the nursery is such a busy time. We are still starting seeds and potting seedlings trying to keep the inventory up all the while shipping many boxes of lovely plants carefully packed […]
Ashitaba: Tomorrow’s Leaf – The Longevity Plant
The Ashitaba plant has been a popular medicinal food in Japan and the Philippines for many years but is enjoying more recent popularity among people in the USA!! Originally, Ashitaba or Angelica keiskei, hails from the Japanese island of Hachijo, an area of Japan famous for the long life spans of its residents. Of course, […]
Ashitaba
This rare and unique edible Angelica originates from the Island of Hachijo in Japan, an island known for the long life spans of its residents. Unlike other Angelica species, Ashitaba is edible with stems and leaves high in Vitamin B12. The stems, when cut, exude a yellow sap which is very high in Chalcones a […]
