Angelica root essential oil

Angelica Root Essential Oil Angelica archangelica

Origin and Extraction:

• Country of Origin: United Kingdom
• Botanical Name: Angelica archangelica
• Plant Part: Root
• Extraction Method: Steam distillation from dried roots

Aroma:

• Sweet, earthy-rooty scent with musky, peppery, and coniferous notes

The Plant:

• Angelica archangelica is a tall, spreading perennial herb that grows up to two meters high with spindle-shaped, long, and fleshy roots. The stems are long, stout, and hollow. The leaves are divided into three parts and held on long, reddish footstalks at the base. The plant produces umbels of white to greenish flowers in July, followed by pale oblong fruits.

Therapeutic Benefits:

• Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties: May help combat various bacterial and fungal infections.
• Antispasmodic Effect: Can provide relief for muscle spasms and support overall muscle health.
• Digestive Relief: Traditionally used for gastrointestinal complaints, particularly in cases of chronic gastritis and spasmodic colitis.
• Oriental Medicine Perspective: Suitable for individuals with Qi deficiency and stagnation, particularly those who are weak and lethargic.

Emotional Uses:

• Beneficial for individuals suffering from nervous debility, insomnia, and anxiety.

Cautions:

• Due to its photo-reactive properties, avoid using Angelica root essential Oil topically on animals exposed to direct sunlight.

Restorative and Revitalizing: Angelica Root Essential Oil is celebrated for its potential to restore, revitalize, and rejuvenate both physically and spiritually.