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Description:
1-Angelica Root Oil-2-Scientific Name-Angelica archangelica, Family-Umbelliferae,
3-Extraction-Distillation,
4- 100% pure.
Angelica Root Oil—
Scientific Name—Angelicaarchangelica,
Family—Umbelliferae,
Extraction—Distillation,
Aroma—Sweet, herbaceousand a little musky,
A water-loving herbsoften found near rivers and streams, Grows quite tall with large,Broad pointed leaves dividing into smaller leaflets adorned by tinygreenish-white flowers. Many varieties of angelica grow overNorthern Europe as well as Iceland, Greenland and central Russiaand the oil is often obtained from England andBelgium.
For history or Myth of angelica root, Sometime during the 16th century , Angelica come out ofNorth Africa and into the warmer climes of Europe. And Chinese usedto employ at the least many type Angelica. It was frequently grownin monasteries and known in those ancient dwellings as “AngelGrass”.
Popular French liqueurs such as Chartreuseand Benedictine include this delightfulherbs.
Chemical Constituents—Borneol, Linalool(Alcohols), Bergaptene (Lactones), Limonene, Phellandrene, Pinene(Terpenes).
Physico-ChemicalProperties:-
Specific Gravity 0.850-0.880
RefractiveIndex 1.4735-1.4870
OpticalRotation Inactive or not more than 46º
Properties—Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac,Carminative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Hepatic,Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic .
PRECAUTIONS----
Excessive use may over stimulate thenervous system, possibly causing insomnia. Could be phototoxic,i.e. causing irritation when the skin is exposed to the sun. Bestavoided in pregnancy and some say,diabetes.
Mind—A fillip to the nervous system quicklyrelieving exhaustion and stress. Promotes a feeling of balance andappears to revitalize a tired mind a flagging heart. Givesincentive to face difficult problems.
Body—Its tonic action has a potent healingeffect on the body particularly at the start of treatment bystrengthening the constitution. It invigorates the lymphaticsystem, speeds up cleansing through its sweating actions, drainsfluids and relieves the body of poisons especially after alongillness.
Helps with Indigestion, flatulence,dyspepsia (feeling of nausea and discomfort), stomach ulcers andcolic. Stimulates appetite and may help with anorexia nervosa. Saidto be a tonic to the liver and spleen. A urinary antiseptic, henceuseful in cystitis.
Its expectorant qualities work on feverishcolds, chronic bronchitis and pleurisy.
Seems to ease nervous asthma, shortness ofbreath and smokers cough as well as restoring sense of smell.Appears to be a general tonic to thelungs.
Said to encourage production of oestrogen,thereby regulating menstruation and easing painful periods as wellas helping to expel afterbirth. Reputedly useful with and with maleand female infertility.
Controls uric acid and may be beneficial torheumatic conditions and arthritis as well as gout andsciatica.
A speedy pain reliever – headaches,migraines and toothache may all benefit by itsaction.
EFFECT OF THESKIN—
A good skin tonic and also said to beanti-inflammatory which might be beneficial to various skinproblems. Reputedly deals with fungalgrowths.
BLENDS—Basil, Chamomile , Geranium,Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin.
Angelica Root Oil
