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Angelica Root Essential Oil is extracted with supercritical CO2 extraction from the aromatic root of the plant. Angelica is a small biennial plant that's widespread in the northern regions of Europe and Asia.
It has a long history of medicinal applications and is also used for its pleasant aroma in flavoring foods and drinks. Angelica Root Essential Oil is commonly used for a variety of skincare purposes as well as for its uplifting psychological effects.
In addition, Angelica Root Essential Oil has some unique benefits, including helping with smoking addiction.
NOTE: Angelica Root Essential Oil is phototoxic, which means it should not be used topically on skin that will be exposed to sunlight in the next 12 hours.
Properties: Carminative, Digestive, Diuretic, Hepatic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Tonic
Perfumery Note: Base
Aroma: Fresh, Woody, Herbaceous
Blends with: Basil, Bergamot, German chamomile, Geranium, Helichrysum, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli, Tea tree.
Overcoming smoking addiction... Along with Black Pepper Essential Oil, Angelica Root Essential Oil is commonly used as one of the most effective oils for helping smokers stay away from cigarettes and for reducing nicotine cravings.
Relieving anxiety... Angelica Root Essential Oil is known to be relaxing and is used by aromatherapists to help relieve stress, anxiety, and neural exhaustion. In addition, it has been studied as a treatment for bipolar disorder.
Skincare... Angelica Root Essential Oil is used for a number of skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis, dull and damaged skin, as well as acne.
Essential Oils as Remedy for Addiction
Night-time calming blend
Angelica Root Essential Oil
Simply diffuse a few drops of each oil in your diffuser as you go to bed. Alternately, put a drop of each oil on a cotton ball and keep this next to your pillow during the night.
Anti-acne salve
1 ounce Argan Oil
8 drops Helichrysum Essential Oil
6 drops Angelica Root Essential Oil
12 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
Blend the oils together and apply regularly to any acne or blemishes until skin normalizes.
Defeating cigarette cravings
Angelica Root Essential Oil
Keep these oils with you while you are trying to quit smoking, and simply inhale from the bottle of either oil for 2 minutes at a time, whenever you feel the urge to smoke a cigarette.