Angelica Root Essential Oil (China)

Botanical Name:  Radix angelicae sinensis

Country of Origin:  China

Extraction Process: Ethanol extraction combined with steam distillation

Active Constituent(s): Ligustilide 45.3%

Part of Plant: Root

Botanical Description: Angelica is a large hairy, biennial plant with ferny leaves and umbels of white flowers.  Flowering time is June to August.

Appearance: Ranges from a light brownish yellow to brown viscous liquid.

Oil Consistency: Medium

Perfumery Note: Middle

Aroma: Strong

Aromatherapy:   Angelica Root Essential Oil (China) is said to have a peppery, rich, herbal, earthy, woody and musk animalic odor. This oil is 100% pure and natural essential oil; certified as per the processes of the ISO 9235 standard.

Essential Oil Recipes: Angelica Root Essential Oil blends well with Cedarwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, and Sandalwood Essential Oils.

Uses:   Essential oils such as Angelica Root Oil (China) can be used for aromatherapy massage when diluted in a suitable carrier oil.

Interesting Facts: Used in the West for perfumery, as a sugared confection in Europe, and as one of the flavouring ingredients in Chartreuse, Benedictine and gin.  Angelica is still used today in Chinese medicine as a tonic to improve gynaecological and general health in women.

General Information:  Sunrise Botanics provides this essential oils guide for educational purposes only and not as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare practitioner or resource on uses, safety and precautions for all essential Oils Canada, USA and Worldwide.