angelica essential oil

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Essential oil of Angelica root
(Angelica archangelica)
Angelica medical research

The angelica plant grows up to 5 feet tall, with a purplish or greenish
stem, large leaves, and greenish-whiter flowers. It belongs to the
parsley family, looking similar to celery. Both the root and seed are
used to produce essential oils using steam distillation. The roots are
poisonous while fresh. Angelica archangelica should not be
confused with Angelica sinensis, also known as Dong Quai. They
are different plants with different healing properties.

Key Benefits

Reduces anxiety: very useful to calm anxious states.
Stimulates the appetite: as an herbal bitter, angelica root stimulates the taste receptors on the tongue, promoting salivation.
May relieve bloating: when rubbed onto the abdomen, angelica has historically been used to relieve gas, stomach cramps, and bloating.
May prevent cancerous mutations: this is based on preliminary information on studies with mice. More research is needed.

Contraindications
Angelica is photosensitve.

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Essential oil of Angelica root (Angelica archangelica) Angelica medical research

Key Benefits

Essential oil of Angelica root
(Angelica archangelica)
Angelica medical research