Essential Oil Angelica Root

Botanical Name

Angelica archangelica / L.

Benefits and Qualities

Angelica root essential oil has a balancing and sedative effect on the nervous system. It effectively combats conditions of stress, fatigue, and anxiety-related troubles that disturb sleep or the digestive functions (knots in the stomach). It encourages restoration of balance to these functions, a precondition for all well-being.

Production

Essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of the roots of angelica archangelica L. (Ombelliferes)

The Plant

Currently known as ""root of the Holy Spirit,"" angelica belongs to the ombellifere family. It owes its name to the greek word angelos (messenger). In fact, human knowledge of it is traditionally linked to supernatural intervention. Paracelsus attributed considerable curative qualities to it, and certain herbalists see it as equivalent to what ginseng is for the Chinese.

Caution

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Keep away from children.

Principes aromatiques

Alpha-pinene, delta-3-carene, alpha- and beta-phellandrene

Parfume-Creation

An aromatic, earthy odour, mildly musky and peppery, with a highly refined, green and spicy head note. It is readily employed as a nuancer in masculine notes.

Description olfactive

Head-heart note. Aromatic odour; warm, herbaceous.