Botanical name:
Angelica archangelica
Fresh, strong and warm
Please note: The information below is meant to give a brief outline of how an oil can be applied by a trained aromatherapist. Please do not use this information as a guide for how to use essential oils at home.
Properties and applications:
Expectorant - mucous coughs, bronchitis, catarrh
Immune Stimulant - colds, coughs, influenza
Anti Spasmodic - cramps, colic, nausea, nervous diarrhoea, asthma
Stimulant, Emotional Tonic - frustration, tiredness, debility, chronic stress-related conditions
Antiseptic, Antimicrobial - bacterial, fungal and viral infections
Diuretic/Cleansing - toxin build up
Family:
Apiaceae / Umbelliferae
Country of origin:
Belgium, Holland, Germany, across Europe
Part of plant used:
Roots
Method of extraction:
Steam distillation
Blends with:
Spicy and citrus oils.
Chemical character:
Terpene type
Safety information:
Caution phototoxic: no more than 4 drops in 30ml.
Odour profile:
Fresh, clear and delicately spicy.
Plant description:
Tall herb with feathery leaves, green-white umbrella-like flowers and complex roots..
Historical use:
Folklore has it that Angelica was a cure for the plague.