Angelica root, Angelica archangelica
Angelica archangelica
Umbelliferae
History and Origin
Angelica originates from Europe and Asia. Its generic name refers to its aromatic and medicinal properties. According to others, Angelica was named after the Archangel Michael since its flowering season was around the Saint’s day. Angelica is found wild about everywhere in Quebec, but in low concentrations. It likes moist soils and grows well along rivers, in shady position. It is a large perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers forming terminal umbels. Roots are long and
spindle-shaped, thick and fleshy. This plant is traditionally used for its flavor. It enters in the preparation of Benedictine and Chartreuse, two alcoholic beverages. It is also used to make candy; the stems are cooked in sweet syrup.
| Distilled part |
Roots |
| Extraction |
Steam distillation |
| Main components |
limonene, α-pinene, α-phellandrene Coumarines: ombelliferon, archangelicin, angelicin, and bergaptene |
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Essential Oil’s Characteristics |
Colorless or pale yellow transparent liquid that turns to yellowy-browny color with age. The aroma is rich; the body note is herbaceous and earthy. |
| Therapeutic Properties |
Antispasmodic, sedative+++ (action on the nervous system, producing a privileged pharmacological response of anxiety and abdominal spasms), eupeptic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, carminative+, and anticoagulant++. |
| Indications |
It is indicated in cases of spasmodic enterocolitis++, aerocoly (flatulence, ballooning)+, heamogliasis+, anxiety+++, nervous fatigue++, insomnia+++, and sleep disorders++. |
| Energetic and Emotional Effect |
Angelica oils have the property to open our consciousness to the kingdom of angels while grounding us firmly in Mother Earth. |
| Chromatography typical |
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Aromatic
Some food products and beverages, notably liquors, are flavored with angelica.
Care products
It also enters in the composition of soaps, lotions, and perfume.
Safety data
This essential oil is photosensitizing because of furocoumarines.References
L’aromathérapie exactement, La Flore Laurentienne, The Illustraded Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, and Native
American Ethnobotany.
Discharge
Aliksir strongly recommends that you consult with a physician or aromatherapist. It is important to inform yourself concerning contraindications or incompatibilities with other substances. Essential oils are powerful, and they must be used according to the physiological doses.