Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Angelica

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Angelica
Angelica
Angelica archangelica essential oil.
Angelica (Angelica archangelica)

Angelica oil comes from the roots of the Angelica archangelica (Archangelica officinalis) plant. It has a herby, spicy scent and is a base note oil.

Properties[edit | edit source]

Circulatory[edit | edit source]

Reduces water retention.

Digestive[edit | edit source]

Relieves indigestion and flatulence.

Pain[edit | edit source]

Angelica is used in used in Chinese medicine to soothe rheumatism and arthritis.[1]

Skin[edit | edit source]

Improves psoriasis.

Caution[edit | edit source]

  • Don't use angelica oil if you are diabetic.

References[edit | edit source]

Wikipedia has related information at Angelica archangelica

  1. ↑ "ANGELICA". hort.purdue.edu. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
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