Latin name: Angelica archangelica
Distilled part: Roots
Main Components: Alpha pinene, delta 3 carinene, Alpha and Beta phelandrène
Botanical Family: Apiaceae
Origin: Montpellier (France)
Description of the plant: It is a biennial plant that can reach two meters in height when it flowers. It has compound leaves and flowers grouped in globular umbels. The fruits are oblong. This plant does not grow naturally in Catalonia. It is cultivated in France, especially in the department of Deux-Sèvres, where it serves mainly as one of the components of Chartreuse, Bénédictine, Vermouth and Dubonnet liqueurs. Two subspecies are recognized: Angelica archangelica subsp. archangelica and Angelica archangelica subsp. littorals
Traditional medicine: It is an excellent lymphatic and eupeptic stimulant (favors digestion, either by regulating the secretion and composition of gastric juices, or by improving its activity by adding or removing one of its elements).
Properties: Very good Sedative and Anxiolytic, Anticoagulant and Heart Regulator (Hypotensor) Applications: High blood pressure, Heart rhythm problems, Anxiety and pressure on the chest, Anxiety, stress, depression and insomnia, Thick blood, Slow and heavy digestion.
Energetic action and Chakras: Linked to the first chakra and the Earth element. It helps to feel rooted and gain confidence in ourselves. It helps us connect with our guardian angel. It is associated with protection and care. It will help us a lot when we are in processes where we have to make important decisions and we have a lot of doubts, when we feel that our head is often in the clouds or our feet are not touching the ground. Precautions: Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy or in children under 7 years of age. Do not use orally. It is photosensitizing and irritates the skin in its pure state. Not recommended for people with Hemophilia and blood coagulation disorders. Do not use pure on the skin.
