Angelica Root Essential Oil
Angelica Root has a peppery, rich, herbal, earthy, woody and musk animal odor. In Chinese medicine, it is used to relieve cramps, infrequent and irregular periods, PMS, and ease menopausal symptoms.
PLANT PART
Roots
AROMA
Woody, Fresh, Pepper-like, and Herbaceous.
NOTE
Middle/Base
Essential Oil Datasheets
Essential Oil Datasheet | Angelica Root
Angelica Root – Angelica archangelica L.
Angelica Root has a peppery, rich, herbal, earthy, woody and musk animal odor. In Chinese medicine, it is used to relieve cramps, infrequent and irregular periods, PMS, and ease menopausal symptoms.
Country of Origin:
Germany
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Botanical Family:
Apiaceae
Chemical Families:
Monoterpenes
Precautions
- Angelica Root essential oil is considered generally non-toxic and non-irritant, however, it is known to be phototoxic.
- After any application to the skin, avoid direct exposure to strong sunlight for up to 12 hours.
- Avoid use during pregnancy.
- Avoid use if suffering from diabetes.
Therapeutic Properties
Angelica Root has also been used for treating urinary tract infections and respiratory ailments.
| Anti-Inflammatory | Antiseptic | Analgesic |
| Antispasmodic | Carminative | Depurative |
| Diaphoretic | Digestive Support | Diuretic |
| Hepatic | Stomachic | Nervine Stimulant |
| Tonic |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Digestive System
Flatulence, Indigestion
Apply topically over the abdomen to help provide relief.
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Exhaustion, Nervous
Use aromatically and topically to lift the spirit.
Immune System
Immune System
Colds/Flu
Apply topically over the chest to help provide relief.
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Rheumatism
Diffuser aromatically or apply topically over areas of concern.
Dull Skin
Apply topically to areas of concern.
Limbic System
Limbic System
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Migraine
Apply to back of the neck to help provide relief.
Muscular System
Muscular System
Edema
Apply topically over affected areas to help provide relief.
Nervous System
Nervous System
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
PMS, Irregular periods, Menopause, Cramps
Gently rub topically over the abdomen or take internally in a capsule to regulate hormones.
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Decongestant
Apply topically to the back of the neck or over the lungs or diffuse.
Coughs
Diffuse aromatically to help relieve coughs.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Urinary tract infections
Apply topically or diffuse aromatically to help provide relief.
Safety
Non-toxic, but may cause skin irritation in those with sensitive skin. Use in low dilution (0.9%) when applying to the skin, such as in baths or massage oils. Avoid using on children under 2 years. May interfere with diabetes medication when taken internally or used topically.