Angelica Root Conventional E. Oil (angelica archangelica)

Botanical Name: Angelica archangelica

Ref: Root 055 (conventional)

Family: Umbelliferae

Description: a stout biennial or perennial herb. grows to 2m high with a large rhizome.

Distribution: cultivated in England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Hungary and Northern India.

Extraction: Steam distilled from the dried roots preferably of no more than two years old.

Principal constituents: a-pinene 21%, sabinene 8%, limonene 9%, b-phellandrene 14%, p-cymene 6%

Contains: Limonene (Root 10%, Seed 4%)

Appearance: pale yellow to orange brown coloured liquid.

Odour: peppery top note. earthy woody base note.

Origin: UK

Uses: Balancing and strengthening.

Note: Angelica was referred to in medieval times as 'Angels Herb' or the ' Root of the Holy Spirit'. Angelica essential oil gives a boost to both the immune and nervous system and is a very useful oil to help maintain flexible, mobile joints.

Angelica is one of the oldest plants used medicinally and its virtues have been praised by the populations of Northern Europe for its 'angelic' protection against infections and diseases.

Safety: The oil is non toxic and non irritant, however the root oil is phototoxic. If applied to the skin it must not be exposed to sunlight or sunbed rays for 12 hours. Given its traditional uses to induce menstruation and despite no proof to show that it stimulates uterine contractions it is prudent to avoid during pregnancy.