Angelica
Angelica Archangelica
Description: A large, hairy plant with rhizome-like roots, ferny leaves and umbels of white flowers. the whole plant has s strong aromatic scent
Actions:
Antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, bacterial, fungicidal
Extraction:
The essential oil is produced by steam distillation from the roots
Characteristics:
The root is colourless, or pale yellow, turning yellowy-brown with age. It has a rich, herbaceous-earthy body note. The seed oil is a colourless liquid, with a fresher, spicy top note. Blends well with patchouli, clary sage, vetivert and citrus oils
Perfume:
Scent:
Balsamic, musky, herbaceous, bitter-sweet, powerful, earthy, spicy,long lasting. Acts as a fixative.
Key Qualities:
Restorative, revitalising, tonic, purifying, comforting, stimulating(in small quantities), sedating(in large quantities), warming, grounding, aphrodisiac
Odor Intensity:
High
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Dull and congested skin, irritated conditions, psoriasis
Circulation, Muscles & Joints:
Accumulation of toxins, arthritis, gout, rheumatism, water retention.
Respiratory System:
bronchitis, colds, coughs
Digestive System:
Anemia, anorexia, flatulence, indigestion
Nervous System:
Fatigue, migraine, nervous tension, stress related disorders.
Safety Data:
Not to be used during pregnancy or by young children or people with diabetes. The root oil is phototoxic. Use with care, in low dilutions only (1%)
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The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
