Angelica Root
| Botanical Name | Angelica archangelica |
| Botanical family | Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) |
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| Biochemical composition of the essential oil | Monoterpenes (65–70%): pinenes, limonene Esters (2–3%): bornyl acetate Coumarins (2%): bergapten, angelicin, umbelliferone |
| Therapeutic properties | Aperitif, carminative, digestive, stomachic +++ Neuro-dermo-endocrine balancing +++ Regulates the autonomic and parasympathetic nervous system +++ Depurative, sudorific and draining ++ Rebalancing and general tonic (physical and mental) ++ Rebalances the nervous system, relaxant, calming, sedative ++++ Oestrogen stimulant ++ Anticatarrhal, balsamic ++ |
| Main therapeutic indications | Psychological disorders: phobias, addictions, night terrors ++++ Nervous disorders: difficulties falling asleep, insomnia, anxiety, nervousness +++ Nervous asthenia, exhaustion +++ Lack of appetite, wind, flatulence, bloating, intestinal cramps +++ Nervous dystonias: extrasystoles, palpitations, asthma, aggression, anger, irritability +++ |