Type: Organic Angelica powder. Color: Brownish. Process: dry organic Angelica root, powdered. The Angelica plant, known as the Angel of Herbs, is a cousin to the parsley, carrot, & fennel family, it is also known as Norwegian angelica, wild celery, & Root of the Holy Ghost, & Holy Ghost Root. Angelica root is brewed into a mildly bitter but earthy flavored tea or mixed with other herbs for a rich flavor. This root can be used in baking bread, cakes, muffins, & cookies. Angelica root is commonly used for flavoring gin, along with other foods & beverages. Due to the presence of a fatty acid called exaltolide, Angelica root extracts lend a musky aroma to perfumes & also act as a fixative. Folklore/Botanica The name Archangelica is a reference to the archangel Michael, who reportedly informed through a dream that angelica was an antidote for the plague. The Angelica Root has been used extensively in spiritual protection spells & as a hex removal herb to ward off hexes. in Hoodoo Angelica is commonly known as a defensive herb used to banish evil spirits & deflect hostile magic. A common protection spell is to place angelica root or Angelica in the four corners of your room & read Psalms 12, & evil spirits will not be able to stay in the room. It is said that one who drinks Angelica root tea cannot be bewitched. CAUTION: Do not consume angelica during pregnancy. The furanocoumarins in the herb may increase photosensitivity to UV radiation. Do not use this herb if you take anticoagulant medications due to the risk of uncontrolled bleeding. DISCLAIMER in ACCORDANCE WITH THE US FDA REGULATIONS Our information on the use of this herb should never replace the care of a medical doctor. We are not medical professionals & are not claiming to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We are providing information for educational purposes only, based on common & publicly accessible historical information on the herb. You must be 18 years or older to purchase any herb from our store. We recommend that you educate yourself about the use of these herbs before purchasing. BULK/WHOLESALE: please contact us if you need larger bulk or wholesale orders. IMPORTANT: the picture of the product in most cases are zoomed-in photos of the herb, the product description will be a near accurate description of the herb. Please expect variations in the color of the herb from batch to batch & some possible differences from the picture as this is a natural product that can change with each herb harvest. Angelica Root Powder, Organic Bulk | Archangelica Officinalis