Angelica seed

Angelica archangelica L.

Description

Selected seeds with a characteristic aroma, used by herbalists and liqueurists for their digestive functions, regular gastrointestinal motility, useful in deflating treatments and for draining body fluids.

Family

Apiaceae

Origin

POLAND

Active Principles

Terpenes, Bronyl acetyate, Camphene, Furocoumarins, Angelicin, Archangelin, Bergaptene, Heraclenol, Imperatorin, Archangelone, Caffeic acid, Chlorogenic acid.

Curiosity

The name refers to beneficial properties as a gift from the angels.

Contraindications

Exposure to sunlight during intake is not recommended due to the phototoxicity of furocoumarins to ultraviolet rays.

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