| Scientific name | Angelica archangelica |
| Appearance | Large umbelliferous plant, hollow stem, fleshy root, brownish and aromatic |
| Smell | Balsamic, slightly musky, with a woody and sweet note |
| Color | Light brown to dark brown depending on drying |
| Used parts | Dried root, sometimes seeds and stems |
| Origins | Northern Europe, temperate zones of Asia, alpine and Scandinavian regions |
| Toxicity level | Weak (traditional controlled use; photosensitizing with prolonged or external use) |
