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Botanical Name:
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Angelica archangelica
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Family:
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Apiaceae
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Country:
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Hungary
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Parts Used:
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Root/Steam distillation
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Biochemical Class:
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Monoterpene
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Fragrance:
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Musky, woody, spicy, peppery, strong
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Perfume Note:
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Base
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Characteristics:
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Warming, stimulating
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Properties:
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Antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, nervine, stimulant, stomachic, tonic
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Poor circulation
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Digestive:
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Poor appetite, flatulence, indigestion, nausea, bloating, chronic gastritis, chronic enteritis, tonic to liver/spleen
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Endocrine:
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Swollen glands
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Genito-Urinary:
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Edema, gout, cystitis; balances menstruation/uric acid
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Immune:
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Cold, fever, flu, infections, stimulates lymphatic system
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Integumentary:
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Congested skin, fungal, infections, psoriasis
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Arthritis, sciatica, rheumatism, balances uric acid
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Nervous:
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Fatigue, exhaustion, anxiety, stress, migraines
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Respiratory:
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Chronic bronchitis, coughs, sinus infection, smoker?s cough, restores sense of smell
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Emotional:
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Promotes feeling of balance, grounding
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Chakra:
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Crown, #7
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage (max. 1%), bath, compress
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Cautions:
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Phototoxic-avoid sun/tanning beds for at least 12 hours after use on skin, can irritate sensitive skin
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