Angelica recipes for pregnant and underweight people

According to the legend, it was the archangel Raphael to spread the medicinal virtues of angelica. Actually it was believed to have healing power for almost everything. They believed it made life longer.

Here is a tonic recipe for people who are too slim: let 40 g (3.52 oz) of angelica leaves infuse in 1 l of boiling hot water for 10 minutes. Drink a cup of this infusion after meals.

And here a recipe for pregnant women which, thanks to its passed down healing power, helps ensuring the good health of the baby and his mother. An infusion prepared with 20 g (0.70 oz) of dried root or fresh stalks. Let them infuse in 1 litre of boiling hot water for 10 minutes. Drink one cup per day. Never drink more than three.

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