Friday, May 1, 2009

Angelica Sinensis

AKA: Chinese Angelica, Dong Quai, syn. Angelica Polymorpha

Planting: Rich moist soil in sun or partial shade, fully hardy, self-sowing perennial, 2’-5’.

Propagation Zone 6/7: Seed/Self-sowing

Medicinal: Roots (dong quai) are used internally for female reproductive system and liver. Probably the most important Chinese tonic after ginseng.

Third Eye Vision:

Seeded: Spring 2009 in F1

Links: Wiki

Sources:
The Royal Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses (RHS)

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