Angelica: Angelica Atropurpurea, Archangel
Part Used: Root and seed
Stimulant, aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant, diuretic, emmenagogue.
A good tonic. For stomach trouble, heartburn, gas, colic, colds and fever. Tea dropped into the eye helps dimness of sight. Dropped into the ears, helps deafness. Strengthens the heart. Effective in epidemics. In case of poisons, take in morning, fasting if possible. Powdered root is reputed to cause disgust of all spirituous liquors.
Anise: Pimpinella anisum
Part Used: Seed
Stimulant and carminative
Used for colic in infants, to remove nausea, prevent fermentation of gas in stomach and bowels aids digestion and overcomes disturbances caused by overeating.
Annatto: Achiote
Part Used: Seed
Contains more vitamin A and D than cod – liver oil.
Arnica: Arnica Montana, Leopard’s Bane
Part Used: flowers
Emetic and Cathartic
Used preferably externally in liniments for bruises, strains, sprains, pain, muscular rheumatism.
