Angelica-Root essential oil is used for its softening and calming properties. An excellent skin toner, it is ideal for dry, rough, damaged and tired skin.
Instructions
Topical (Adults) Essential oils should be used only after being diluted in a carrier oil.
Warning (Health Canada)
FOR EXTERNAL AND OCCASIONAL USE ONLY. DO NOT TAKE ORALLY. DO NOT USE ESSENTIAL OILS UNDILUTED. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens,rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. May cause allergic reaction (e.g. skin rashes, irritation or dermatitis); in which case, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner. If nausea, dizziness, headache or allergic reactions occur, discontinue use. Do not use on inflamed skin or if suffering from dermatitis. Avoid exposing treated area to sunlight. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist.
History
This highly aromatic 1 to 2 metre tall herbaceous plant was called the “root of the Holy Spirit” during the Renaissance. Physicians of the time used it as a tonic and even believed that it helped people live longer. Today, Angelica-Root essential oil is extracted by steam distilling the root.
