Angelica is best known as the green, candied stem used to decorate cakes. It is grown in Belgium, Hungary, and Germany and is a native of Europe. The Angelica oil is extracted from the root, fruit or seed of the plant. In aromatherapy, it is a germ-killer, excellent for coughs and colds, flu, muscular aches and rheumatism.

The essential oil has an earthy, peppery, musky smell. It is a good expectorant, an excellent digestive, and helps with rheumatic conditions, indigestion, flatulence and colic. It has a calming effect on the digestion and is very warming and relaxing. The Angelica Oil mixes well with Neroli oil, Rose oil, Rosewood oil and Violet oil. However, the root oil is photo toxic, so one should avoid exposure to sunshine after use or it may cause skin irritations. It is also not to be used during pregnancy.

Uses of Angelica Oil

Massage, baths, inhalation, compress.

A few drops on a tissue, clears a blocked nose and when inhaled with steam it relieves the congestion of a chest or smoker`s cough.

Five drops in the bath, or mixed with two tablespoons of carrier oil and massaged in, will speed the healing of cuts and bruises, relieve indigestion and soothe aching joints or muscles.