Angelica (Angelica spp.) Non-Native

Parts used: Chinese angelica (Dong quai) (A. sinensis): rhizome, European angelica (A. archangelica): root and aerial portions

Medicinal uses: Chinese: used as a blood tonic for deficiency conditions such as anemia, palpitations, and lowered vitality. Also regulates the menstrual cycle and is a warming herb to the circulatory system. European: a warming tonic herb for digestion and circulation, but does not have the same tonic action as Chinese angelica (Chevallier 63).

Additional uses: The stem of European angelica can be candied. The root and seeds have been used to flavor liquors with their licorice-like flavor. As a dye plant angelica produces a green dye when mordanted with iron (Kowalchik 13).

Cautions: Do not take during pregnancy (Chevallier 63).

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Alder (red) (Alnus rubra) Non-Native

Parts used: bark, leaves

Medicinal uses: As an astringent is often used as a mouthwash and gargle for tooth, gum, and throat problems; the astringency of a bark decoction helps to contract mucous membranes and reduce inflammation; it can also staunch internal and external bleeding and heal wounds; the leaves can be used on the soles of the feet to reduce aching and can be placed on the breasts to relieve engorgement in nursing mothers

Cautions: None known (Chevallier 164-5).

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