From the Hedgewitch's Journal: Angelica; the herb of angels
From the Hedgewitch's Journal Angelica: The Herb of Angels and the Plague Root The old herbals tell us that some plants arrive with purpose. Angelica is one of them. Tall and stately, crowned with pale green umbels that catch the morning light, it grows with quiet confidence. Medieval herbalists believed it was no ordinary plant but a heavenly gift, sent to protect humankind from disease. They called it the Herb of the Angels , and legend claimed that an angel revealed its healing powers during a time of great pestilence. Whether the story is fact or folklore hardly matters. It tells us something important about the medieval mind: when fear swept through a village, hope often took root in the garden. The Herb of Protection Angelica ( Angelica archangelica ) has long been treasured across northern Europe. Native to cooler climates, it ...
