Angelica Root

Species name: angelica archangelica.

Also known as: Angelica Root is also known as root of the Holy Spirit.

Angelica root, from which angelica essential oil is made, is also known as "root of the Holy Spirit," and belongs to the family, ombellifere. Angelica root has long been linked to the supernatural. 

Angelica root is believed to possess both curative and restorative qualities, many experts believe angelica root is comparable to the world of herbalism in the United States as ginseng is to herbalism in China.

Home Remedies using Angelica Root Essential Oil:

Benefits of Angelica Root Essential Oil:

Angelica root essential oil is believed to have the ability to stimulate the circulatory system and help to remove toxins from the body. Angelica root oil is known to aid in alcoholism by inducing distaste for alcoholic beverages.

Angelica root essential oil imparts sedative effects while balancing the nervous system. It helps alleviate conditions such as stress, lethargy, and helps anxiety-related sleep or digestive malfunctions.

Angelica root essential oil is believed to alleviate muscle and intestinal spasms, cleanse digestive systems, revitalize and stimulate digestive and endocrine systems. Angelica root essential oil is believed to have a positive effect on the nervous system, balancing and soothing the entire system. It may be useful in relieving indigestion, nervous stomach, and diverticulitis.

Angelica root essential oil has even been used as a general strengthening tonic for the entire digestive tract. Angelica root has been used for rebuilding energy, when the body has suffered a depletion of strength.

Positive results have been shown when used during the recuperative period following chronic illnesses, or conditions such as post-partum or immune system disorders.

The essential oil, angelica root, is known to have sedative effects. It has been used to prevent muscle spasms, to prevent blood clotting, to prevent water retention in the body, to induce sweating, as a stimulant, to aid in digestion, and help calm stomach disorders.

Angelica root essential oil has been known to have a positive effects on anxiety. It is known to have a sedative and positive effect on the nervous and adrenal systems. Angelica root essential oil can be used as a tonic in the form of baths; massage blends, or applied, blended with carrier oils to the abdominal area.

Side Effects of Angelica Root Essential Oil:

Angelica root essential oil contains coumarin, which is an anticoagulant similar to many popular anticoagulant drugs, and should not be used in conjunction with such medications.

Allergic reactions may occur with the use of any essential oil, a skin test before using any new essential oil is recommended.

Some possible reactions to the use of angelica root essential oil may be redness, blistering, hives, bumps, or a darkening of the skin. Delayed allergic reactions, may occur with the use of angelica root oil.

Some oils don’t produce any irritation when first used, but subsequent use may cause a reaction later. This localized allergic reaction is called contact sensitization. The higher the percentage of essential oil to carrier oil, the greater the risk that this contact sensitization can occur.

Rubbing angelica root essential oil directly into the skin can cause an extreme sensitivity to sunlight, and for that reason, should be diluted with a carrier oil or exposure to the sunlight after using angelica root essential oil should be avoided.