What is Pranarom Angelica Essential Oil used for?
Angelica Archangelica essential oil has antimicrobial and immunostimulant properties. It helps regulate the gut microbiota, as well as the menstrual cycle and the female endocrine system.
This essential oil is used for the following therapeutic indications:
- Nervousinsomnia, depressive syndromes
- Neuralgias
- Premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea, spaniomenorrhea
Calming and sedative effect on the central nervous system, such as in cases of insomnia of nervous origin.
Angelica essential oil has several therapeutic uses. It acts on the nervous system by exerting a sympatholytic effect, which helps moderate physiological responses such as increased heart rate or blood pressure. It stimulates appetite and digestion, facilitates the elimination of intestinal gas, and helps moderate blood clotting by inhibiting vitamin K synthesis. It is also effective in the symptomatic treatment of coughs and has insecticidal properties.
Energetic Properties
On an energetic level, angelica essential oil is associated with grounding and stability. It facilitates the process of recovery and adaptation, particularly after periods of prolonged convalescence or surgical procedures. It improves decision-making, particularly in individuals paralyzed by fear or indecision, thereby strengthening emotional roots and contributing to the individual’s overall stability. It promotes courage, willpower, and self-confidence, while moderating authoritarian and perfectionist behaviors.
Using Pranarom Angelica Essential Oil (Angelica Archangelica)5ml
Apply angelica essential oil diluted to 5% in wheat germ vegetable oil along the spine and on the solar plexus in the evening before bedtime.
Recommended usage:
Diffusion: 2 to 3 drops in a diffuser for a relaxing and soothing atmosphere.
For massage (diluted in a carrier oil): 1 to 2 drops on the abdomen to aid digestion or on the wrists to relieve anxiety.
For inhalation: 1 drop on a tissue for quick stress relief.
For internal use (only under medical supervision): 1 drop in a spoonful of honey to aid digestion.
Precautions:
Do not use undiluted on the skin; always dilute in a vegetable oil.
Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Do not expose the skin to sunlight after application (risk of photosensitization).
Possible side effects and precautions for using Angelica Essential Oil (Angelica Archangelica)
- Contraindicated for people with kidney problems.
- Not recommended for individuals taking anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, or aspirin.
- Should be avoided by people with hemophilia.
- Photosensitization due to the presence of coumarins; avoid sun exposure for 12 hours after topical application.
- For topical application, a maximum dilution of 0.8% is recommended (i.e., 8 drops per 50 ml of vegetable oil).
- Not recommended for pregnant women or people with diabetes; repeated use is not necessary for people with hemophilia, as previously mentioned.
- Consult a healthcare professional before prolonged use.
- Risk of oxidation due to the presence of delta-3-carene and alpha-pinene; store in the refrigerator after opening.
- Precautions for use in large quantities; must be kept out of reach of children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with epilepsy, and those with allergies.
- Avoid contact with the eyes.
- Must be significantly diluted in a vegetable oil for any topical application.
FAQ – Your Questions About Pranarôm Angelica Essential Oil
Is this essential oil suitable for children?
No, it is intended only for adults and adolescents over 12 years of age.
Can it be applied directly to the skin?
No, it must be diluted in a vegetable oil to prevent irritation.
Is it effective against anxiety?
Yes, its warm scent helps calm emotions and reduce stress; it’s ideal for diffusing or applying to the wrists.
Can it be used as part of a detox regimen?
Yes, when diluted in a vegetable oil and used for massage, it promotes the elimination of toxins and stimulates blood circulation.
Is this oil photosensitizing?
Yes! Avoid sun exposure after applying it to the skin to prevent adverse reactions.
Composition of Angelica (Angelica Archangelica) Essential Oil:
- Monoterpene hydrocarbons: alpha-phellandrene and beta-phellandrene 13.5%, alpha-pinene 25%, beta-pinene, sabinene, delta-3-carene, myrcene, limonene 8%
- Sesquiterpenes (beta-bisabolene, bisabolol, beta-caryophyllene)
- Ambrettolure 0.3% and pentadecanolure 0.2% impart a musky scent
- Macrocyclic lactones
- 1,8-cineole 14.5% (variable)
- Simple coumarins and more than 20 furanocoumarins (bergapten, isoimperatorin, xanthotoxin, angelicin, archangelicin)
- Hexamethylphthalate in the essential oil of the fruit