Angelica Seed Essential Oil Benefits and Uses in Aromatherapy

"With gracefulness, angelica seed gently persuades the spirit to partake in the feast of the universe," writes aromatherapist Valerie Ann Worwood in Aromatherapy For the Soul. Angelica seed essential oil encourages inspiration, creativity, focus, concentration, and inner vision.

Although the benefits and uses of angelica seed are similar to the more commonly used angelica root, the seed oil has it individual characteristics. Which oil you choose depends on individual needs and preferences.

Basic Angelica Seed Facts

Plant family: Apiaceae.

Production: Steam distilled from the seeds of the plant.

Aroma: Fresh, spicy, peppery.

Is angelica safe during pregnancy? No, according to multiple sources.

Is angelica essential oil safe for children? Yes, well diluted.

Cautions: Do not use an old or oxidized angelica seed oil, as it may cause skin irritation or sensitization due to the limonene content.

Unlike angelica root, the seed oil does not cause photosensitivity, although some sources state otherwise. However, some angelica oils might contain both root and seed oils, so make sure you buy from a trusted source.

Main components:

• beta-phellandrene 35-72%
• d-limonene         2.3-38.7%
• alpha-pinene       8.8-9.2%
• alpha-phellandrene 2.2-2.8%

Source: Essential Oil Safety, 2nd Edition

Spiritual Benefits of Angelica Seed Essential Oil

Like angelica root, the seed oil is well known for its spiritual benefits. The root oil is about centering and alignment from deep within, highlighting the center core that goes through all the chakras, according to aromatherapist Cathy Skipper. She sees angelica seed as more expansive. Rather than taking you to the center of your being, this oil affects the crown chakra, opening awareness to the more subtle levels of psyche.

Angelica seed lets you move forward, according to Working With Unusual Essential Oils. When you feel helpless, trapped, and stuck in behaviors and thought processes, this essential oil can help you break free from your current emotional state and find a more hopeful mindset.

Suggested essential oils to blend with angelica seed:

• To make changes in your life while feeling supported: bay laurel, cedarwood, curry leaf, cypress, elemi, frankincense, helichrysum, ho wood, juniper, neroli, palo santo, rose, sandalwood.
• To relieve stress and anxiety: grapefruit, neroli, lavender, roman chamomile, rose, sweet orange.
• To bring joy back into your life: jasmine, ylang ylang, any citrus oil.

The Fragrant Mind: Angelica seed promotes peace and self-awareness and helps relieve doubt and mood swings.

Mixing Essential Oils for Magic: Angelica offers protection that can break up and clear away negative energy. The seed oil is especially helpful for balance, beginnings, changes, and renewals. This oil corresponds to the fire element.

Physical Benefits of Angelica Seed Essential Oil

Aromatica: A Clinical Guide to Essential Oil Therapeutics, Volume 2: Small amounts of angelica seed has restorative properties, while larger amounts more sedate the nervous system and reduce spasms. The oil is mainly used for stress-related digestive conditions. Angelica seed is a mild, nontoxic remedy, and non-irritating and non-sensitizing when applied to the skin.

The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Angelica seed helps with menstrual problems, coughs, colds, indigestion and other digestive problems, flatulence, stress, anxiety, and nervousness.

Working With Unusual Essential Oils suggests blending these essential oils with angelica seed:

• For digestion: cardamom, clove, curry leaf, fennel, sweet majoram, roman chamomile.
• For pain relief: clove bud, patchouli, plai, roman chamomile, sweet majoram, black pepper, Brazilian pepper, rosemary, clary sage, nagarmotha, katafray, ginger.

Digestive Pain Relief

• 1 drop angelica seed
• 1 drop ginger essential oil
• 1 drop sweet orange essential oil
• 2 drops roman chamomile essential oil
• 10 ml (about 2 teaspoons) carrier oil

Massage some of the blend gently on abdomen, using a clockwise circular motion, as needed.

Menstrual Pain Relief

• 3 drops angelica seed
• 3 drops plai essential oil
• 2 drops patchouli essential oil
• 15 ml (about 1 tablespoon) carrier oil
• 5 ml St. John's wort infused oil (if not contraindicated)

Massage some of the blend gently on abdomen and lower back, as needed.

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Carol Wiley is a retired massage therapist and freelance writer. She has used her deep interest in aromatherapy and essential oils to research their benefits and uses and bring you summaries with links to more detailed resources.

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