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The root, herb, and seed of the Archangelica atropurpurea, Hoffman (Angelica
atropurpurea, Linn, Angelica triquinata, Michaux).
Nat. Ord.Umbelliferae.
COMMON NAMES: Purple angelica, Masterwort, High angelica, Great angelica.
History and Chemical Composition.This perennial plant grows in fields and damp
places, developing greenish-white flowers from May to August. The plant has a
powerful, peculiar and not disagreeable odor, and a sweet taste,, succeeded by
considerable pungency and spiciness; much of these properties is lost by
dessication. They are due to a volatile oil, acrid soft resin, and a volatile acid. Starch
also abounds in the root. The fresh root is reputed to act as a poison.