Angelica Root Essential Oil

  This essential oil comes from the rhizome of the plant. It is a native plant in Northern and Eastern Europe.  It is called Angelica, because it normally blooms around May 8th, which is St. Michaels day (the archangel) The herb is included in the kiquers, Chartreuse, Gin and Benedictine liqueur.Angelica is used in perfumes, and candied for cake decorations and confectionery.  It was once considered the antidote for the Black Plague.  The roots, rhizomes and stems are steam distilled.

  There are many therapeutic properties including:
● Antispasmodic - helps relieve muscle spasms
● Carminative- relieves flatulence
● depurative - cleanses waste and toxins from the body
● diaphoretic- Increases perspiration
● digestive- helping the digestive system
● diuretic - helps your body get rid of unneeded water and salt through urination
● hepatic- helps rid your liver of toxins
● emmenagouge - stimulating blood flow in the pelvic region and uterus
● expectorant - helps bring up mucus and other material from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea.
● febrifuge - aids in reducing fever
● nervine - acting therapeutically on the nerves
● Stimulant - temporarily improving mental functions, physical functions or both

● Stomachic -act most directly on the stomach, stimulate gastric digestion and relieve the discomfort of generalized stomach pain and cramping.

  This oil can be used to treat :
Dull skin
Skin irritation 
Psoriasis 
Accumulation of Toxins 
Arthritis 
rheumatism 
bronchitis 
coughs 
Gout 
anemia 
anorexia 
flatulence 
indigestion 
fatigue 
migraine 
nervous tension 
and stress related disorders 

How to use : 
● Use in a burner or vaporizer to help clear lungs, bronchitis, pleurisy, and to ease shortness of breath, as well as asthma 
● Blended with a carrier oil or in a bath,  to assist in detoxifying the lymphatic system, digestive problems, helps with colds and flus, and fights fungal growths 
● Blended in a cream or lotion - can be used to assist in circulation, gout, arthritis, sciatica, migraines, colds and flus, encourages natural production of estrogen, aids in regulating and easing painful periods 
● Aromatherapy use - blends well with basil, chamomile, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, mandarin, grapefruit, lemon and patchouli 
some information was found on drugs.Com 

 Personally I have tried this oil to relieve asthma symptoms in my daughter. It has helped alleviate the pains associated with migraines and periods. I am so glad that I was given the chance to review this essential oil, in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion. 

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