Angelica Root (angelica archangelica), 10ml, Bio

Origin: France

Botanical Name: Angelica archangelica

Source: Rhizomes

Method: Steam Distillation

Certification: ECOCERT SAS F-32600

Ref: B055

Family: Umbelliferae

Description: a stout biennial or perennial herb. grows to 2m high with a large rhizome.

Distribution: cultivated in England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Hungary and Northern India.

Extraction: Steam distilled from the dried roots preferably of no more than two years old.

Principal constituents: a-pinene 21%, sabinene 8%, limonene 9%, b-phellandrene 14%, p-cymene 6%

Appearance: pale yellow to orange brown coloured liquid.

Odour: peppery top note. earthy woody base note.

Blending: no note.

Actions: antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, depurative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emmanogogue, expectorant, nervine. stomachic and tonic.

Uses: Balancing and strengthening. The plant was traditionally used for its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Its essential oil has proven useful for its carminative properties. It has a powerful effect on calming the mind, and is useful in case of insomnia and anxiety.

Note: Angelica was referred to in medieval times as 'Angels Herb' or the ' Root of the Holy Spirit'. Angelica essential oil gives a boost to both the immune and nervous system and is a very useful oil to help maintain flexible, mobile joints.

Angelica is one of the oldest plants used medicinally and its virtues have been praised by the populations of Northern Europe for its 'angelic' protection against infections and diseases.

Safety: The oil is non toxic and non irritant, however the root oil is phototoxic. If applied to the skin it must not be exposed to sunlight or sunbed rays for 12 hours. Given its traditional uses to induce menstruation and despite no proof to show that it stimulates uterine contractions it is prudent to avoid during pregnancy.