What are the main components of Angelica essential oil? How do you use Angelica essential oil? If you want to know, then let's take a look.
Composition of Angelica essential oil:
Main components: Butylidene phthalide, β-Pinene, α-Pinene, Camphene, p-Cymene, β-Phellandrene, Myrcene, Allo-ocimene, 6-n-butyl-cycloheptadiene-1,4, 2-Methyl-dodecane-5-one, Acetophenone, β-Bisabolene, Isoacroraene, Acoradiene, Chamigrene, α-Cedrene, Ligustilide, n-Butyl-tetrahydrophthalide, n-Butyl-phthalide, n-Butylidene phthalide, Dodecanol, Bergapten, etc.
It also contains other components, such as: Stigmasterol, Sitosterol, Stigmasterol-D-glucoside, Tetradecanol-1, Scopletin, etc.
In addition, it also contains Sucrose, Fructose, Glucose; vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin E; 17 kinds of amino acids and more than 20 kinds of inorganic elements such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, etc.
How to use Angelica essential oil
Angelica essential oil massage method
Massage is the most commonly used and one of the most effective methods. It involves choosing different grades of essential oil according to each person's different physical condition and massaging it onto the body; this does not refer only to Angelica essential oil. During massage, apply the essential oil to the hands and massage. Do not use too much essential oil; 2-3 drops is best. After massage, wipe and wash the skin so that not much Angelica essential oil remains on the skin. The main effect of Angelica essential oil is to invigorate blood circulation, helping the body regulate emotions and relieve physical discomfort. After massage, the excess oil needs to be removed to keep the skin clean.
Angelica essential oil shower method
Using Angelica essential oil in the shower helps clear fatigue, restore physical strength, relieve exhaustion, and relax the body. First put warm water in the bathtub. Generally, an adult can add 4-5 drops of Angelica essential oil, and it needs to be stirred to disperse the essential oil. The best bathing time is about 20 minutes. Adding Angelica essential oil while bathing can improve skin blood circulation very well. The greatest effect of Angelica essential oil is to invigorate blood circulation and replenish blood, so using Angelica essential oil while bathing will better enhance blood circulation throughout the body's skin.