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Angelica was a plant harvested in Faerûn that was used for food, medicine, and certain magical purposes.[1]

Availability[]

Aurora's Emporium sold angelica seasoning for 5 cp per 1 ounce (28 grams), and candied angelica for 1 gp per 1 ounce (28 grams).[1]

Usage[]

  • Angelica was believed to be useful for treating illnesses in the lungs, spleen, liver, eyes, and ears.[2] A relatively simple medicinal cure for respiratory diseases was made from angelica, acacia, knotweed, and coriander.[3]
  • The floral crown of an angelica plant could be used for the special ink for recording the message spell.[4][5]
  • Certain divination spells could be aided by a preparation of angelica.[6]
  • Dried angelica flowers could serve as a mild insect repellent.[7]

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), pp. 115, 116. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
  2. Gary Gygax (1979). Dungeon Masters Guide 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 220. ISBN 0-9356-9602-4.
  3. Tom Armstrong (February 1988). “Better Living Through Alchemy”. In Roger E. Moore ed. Dragon #130 (TSR, Inc.), p. 39.
  4. Ed Greenwood, Tim Beach (November 1995). Pages from the Mages. Edited by Jon Pickens. (TSR, Inc.), p. 23. ISBN 0-7869-0183-7.
  5. Ed Greenwood (June 1982). “Pages from the Mages”. In Kim Mohan ed. Dragon #62 (TSR, Inc.), p. 19.
  6. David Eckelberry, Mike Selinker (February 2002). Masters of the Wild: A Guidebook to Barbarians, Druids, and Rangers. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 33. ISBN 0-7869-2653-8.
  7. Elaine Cunningham (April 2004). Windwalker (Paperback). (Wizards of the Coast), chap. 15, p. 284. ISBN 0-7869-3184-1.