ANGELICA ROOT AND SEED (Angelica archangelica)

Different oils are produced from the root and seed. Steam distilled in England, France, Europe.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, or with small children. Phototoxic, avoid exposure to sunlight or UV light source for 24 hours after application. Classified as monoterpene, contains small amount od furocoumarin.

USAGE HISTORY: Established usage in Chinese, European, and Native American herbal medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
• Improves digestion, relieves gas, soothes intestines (Antispasmodic, carminative, hepatic, digestive)
• Vapors open sinus and breathing passages, deepen breathing, relieve smoker’s cough (Expectorant)
• Relieves aches and pains, menstrual discomfort (Analgesic, estrogenic, anti-inflammatory)
• Disinfectant (Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiseptic)
• Reduces fever (Febrifuge)
• Uterine and nerve stimulant
• Blood thinner, lymphatic cleanser
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Base note/fixative

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Improves mental clarity and alertness
• Enhances memory
• Aids hypnotherapy
• Enhances the dream state, helps one to dream or meditate
• Chakra: Higher chakras, crown, brow (throat)
• Energetic properties: Strengthens personality connection to hara, strengthens blueprint DNA levels, neutral gender reflects male and female qualities