Angelica

Safety data -- Both root and seed oil are non-toxic and non irritant.  The root oil not the seed oil is phototoxic, probably due to higher levels of bergapten.  Not be used during pregnancy or by diabetics

Family -- Apiacea

Synonyms -- European Angelica, Garden Angelica

Herbal/folk tradition - This herb has been praised for its virtues since antiquity.  It strengthens the heart, stimulates the circulation and the immune system in general.  It has been used for centuries in Europe for bronchial ailments, colds, coughs, indigestion, wind and to stimulate the appetite.  As a urinary antiseptic it is helpful in cystitis and is also used for rheumatic inflammation.  The Chinese employed at least 10 kinds of Angelica, well-known for promoting for fertility, fortifying the spirit and for treating female disorders generally; it has a reputation second only to ginseng.  It is current in the British herbal Pharmocopoeia as a specific for bronchitis associated with vascular deficiency.  Candied Angelica stalks are popular in France and Spain.

Aromatherapy/home use

Skincare -- Dull and congested skin, irritated conditions, psoriasis.

Circulation, muscles and joints -- accumulation of toxins, arthritis, gout, rheumatism, water retention.  Respiratory system -- bronchitis, coughs.

Digestive system -- anemia, anorexia, flatulence, indigestion. 

Nervous system -- fatigue, migraine, nervous and stress-related disorders.

Immune system -- colds.

Other uses -- highly valued as a fragrance component in soaps, lotions and perfumes especially colognes, Oriental and heavy fragrances.  Is employed in some cosmetics for its soothing effect on skin complaints.  Used extensively as a flavoring agent in most food categories, and in alcoholic and soft drinks, especially liquers.

Distribution -- native to Europe in Siberia, cultivated mainly in Belgium, Hungary and Germany.

Extraction -- essential oil produced by steam distillation from 1.  roots and rhizomes and 2. fruit or seed.  An absolute is also produced on the small-scale from the roots.

Characteristics

1.  A colorless or pale yellow oil that turns yellow-brown with age, with a rich, herbaceous, earthy body note.

2.  The seed oil is a colorless liquid with a fresher, spicy top note.  It blends well with patchouli, opopanax, costus, clary sage, oakmoss, vetiver, and with citrus oils.

Actions -- antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, tonic.  Reported to have antibacterial and fungicidal properties.  

EO104A    Angelica Root, India  1/2oz    $46.00

EO104B    Angelica Root, India   1oz    $86.00

EO104C    Angelica Root, India   2oz    $162.00

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