Learn About Angelica Root Essential Oil

Common Name: Angelica Root
 
Scientific Name: Angelica archangelica
 
Family: Umbelliferae or Apiaceae
 
Origin: Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Hungary and Northern India. Angelica is a stout biennial or perennial herb which grows up to 2 metres high with a large rhizome. It is cultivated in Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Hungary and Northern India.
 
Properties and Characteristics
Angelica Root essential oil is a pale-yellow to orange-brown-coloured liquid. Its viscosity varies according to the root material used for distillation and the age of the essential oil. Beneath the peppery top note is a rich, somewhat herbaceous-earthy, woody base note of unique tenacity and great diffusive power. The base note is slightly musky-animal-like with a spicy undertone.
 
Method of Extraction: Angelica Root essential oil is steam-distilled from the dried roots of Angelica archangelica.
 
Precautions During Use (Contraindications)
Angelica root essential oil is non-toxic and non-irritating. The furanocoumarins present in angelica root essential oil sensitise the skin to UV light. It is considered phototoxic.
Herbal preparations of angelica root are contraindicated in pregnancy as it is a uterine stimulant and an emmenagogue. Davis and Tisserand do not state that the oil is contra-indicated during pregnancy whereas Lawless says it should be avoided.
 
Physical Properties

• Angelica root essential oil has balancing and strengthening properties. It provides a boost for the immune system and is a very useful for joint flexibility.
• Angelica Root is anti-spasmodic, expectorant, diuretic.

 
Subtle Aromatherapy (for mental and emotional wellness)

• Encourages strength, stamina, comfort, focus, solidity, grounding and inner visions.
• Helps strengthen our resolve to follow through on our convictions
• Quickly relieves exhaustion and stress
• Promotes a feeling of balance and appears to revitalise a tired mind and a flagging heart
• Gives incentive to face difficult problems

 
Always follow established essential oil safety guidelines!

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