Angelica Root Essential Oil

Angelica Root
Angelica archangelica

Source: Roots
Origin: Somalia
Energetics: Yang
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Scent: Angelica Root oil has an herbaceous and peppery aroma with slight fruity and spicy top notes.
Blends Well With: Vetiver, Clary Sage and Citrus oils.

About

Angelica Root, also known as Archangel Root oil, Oil of Angels, Holy Ghost oil and Holy Spirit Root oil, has many therapeutic properties. Its carminative aspects make it a great addition to aiding digestive issues. This essential oil may help rebuild ones physical and emotional strength after suffering any condition that depletes the body. It’s warming and balancing, gives strength, protection and perseverance, may aid insomnia and help with grief. Harmonising for the human energy field.

Historical Snippets

Angelica Root Essential Oil has a legend tied to it that an angel manifested itself to a monk and foretold him that Angelica would cure the plague! Paracelsus even referred to Angelica as “marvellous medicine”. Angelica is able to survive in cold countries and at times people of Iceland have used it as a life saving food. The Danes even marketed candied Angelica which has been used for fortifying the stomach and aiding flatulence.

Why Angelica Root essential oil and not Angelica Seed essential oil?

I have written a more detailed explanation in our News & Blog section. Angelica Root essential oil is much more therapeutic than the seed derived oil. As mentioned please read the article for more details.

PLEASE REMEMBER

All our exotic and rare (hence more costly) essential oils and absolutes are available in jojoba. This allows you the benefit of enjoying Angelica Root Essential Oil but in a jojoba oil base at a great price. An extremely cost effective way to experience essential oils and absolutes!

How To Use

Diffuse: Add a few drops to a diffuser to disperse around the room

Topically: Dilute essential oil with any carrier oil at a 2.5% ratio. This equates to 2.5ml essential oil/oils in total mixed with 100ml of chosen carrier oil. 1ml of essential oil is approximately 20-22 drops of oil.  Decant into a roller or glass bottle with eye dropper to apply easily or a larger bottle if using for massage. Please note this dilution rate is for adults and children over the age of 6. More information on children and essential oils is on our blog page. Essential Oils should not be used directly on the skin without mixing first with a carrier oil

Inhalation: Add 1-2 drops essential oil to a tissue and inhale at a distance while ensuring that the oil does not come into direct contact with the skin. Alternatively, you can smell the oil directly from the bottle.

Shelf Life 

Our freshly decanted Angelica Root essential oil will last for 1-2 years minimum from when you open your amber glass bottle if stored correctly.

Primary Storage Considerations: Keep away from direct light (U.V. radiation). Keep in the amber glass bottle with lid tightly closed. Only open when you need to and decant into a smaller "working" amber glass bottle if possible (and label so you know what is in it). This is to reduce oxidation.
Secondary Storage Considerations: Keep in a refrigerator at around 4 degrees celsius.

Safety

General
Some essential oils may cause photosensitivity to the skin - Use diluted in Jojoba or other complete carrier oil.
Do not ingest essential oils.
Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.
The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnosis, treatment or mitigation of any physical or mental illness. Ahimsa Oils offer no advice or recommendations only general information. No therapeutic claims are made within.
Pregnant women, nursing mothers and children should not use essential oils without first consulting an appropriately trained healthcare practitioner.

The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the TGA. David Bosley however worked for a long period in consultation with the TGA to ensure correct labelling with reference to the Ahimsa Oil product range.

Specific
Hazards: Phototoxicity
Contraindications (dermal): If applied to the skin at over maximum use level, skin must not be exposed to sunlight or sunbed rays for 12 hours.
Maximum dermal use level: 0.8% to avoid phototoxicity.
Because of its (+)-limonene, a-pinene and 8-3-carene content, it's recommended that oxidation of angelica root is avoided by storage in a dark, airtight container in a refrigerator. The addition of an antioxidant to preparations containing it is recommended.
Do not use around pets.
For transportation purposes, this product is classed DG due to flash point of 45°C

References

Bosley, Jenna. Implicate Aromatology. The Ontological Use of Essential Oils. A Guide to Working With Essential Oils, Emotion, Perception and The Human Energy Field. Brisbane, 2000.
Bosley, Jenna & David. Rare and Essential Oils-Information Update. Brisbane, 2000
Tisserand, Robert, and Young, Rodney. Essential Oil Safety. 2nd ed. Edinburgh etc.: Elsevier, 2014.
Battaglia, Salvatore. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd ed. Brisbane: International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, 2003.
Zeck, Robbi. The Blossoming Heart: Aromatherapy for Healing and Transformation. East Ivanhoe, Victoria: Aroma Tours, 2004.
Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety: Second edition.