Balsam Fir Essential Oil – Organic

WHO AM I?

Processing method of balsam fir needle essential oil: steam distillation
Part of the plant: needles
Odour: woody, fresh and resinous, close to Christmas Tree
Origin: Canada

Conservation status:

Botanical name: Abies balsamea
Family: Abiataceae

Balsam fir is native to Canada. It grows in the cold mountains of North America. This species of fir can reach 20m in height and can live from 70 to 150 years. The needles are flat, not sharp, fragrant, with two white stripes below. Its 5 to 10 cm purple cones stand upright on the twigs. They ripen in autumn when they lose their scales.

For a long time, this tree has been used by the Indians to fight colds, fever, rheumatism and infection of the respiratory system. In case of cold or asthma, the twigs and their needles were placed on hot embers and the smoke that escaped from them was inhaled.

Yield: around 500g of oil = about 200kgs needles

Chemistry:

• Monoterpenes: beta-pinene (25 to 38%), alpha-pinene (5 to 15%), limonene (1 to 16%), delta 3 carene (2 to 10%)

100 % pure & natural without any other additives – ORGANIC

PROPERTIES OF BALSAM FIR ESSENTIAL OIL

• Respiratory antiseptic: this oil mainly contains monoterpenes, molecules renowned for their antiseptic action
• Anti-inflammatory: increases blood and muscle oxygenation, reduces acidosis, and therefore pain. It can be useful to help you with your treatment of rheumatic and neuralgic pain
• Balsamic: particularly clams inflammation of the respiratory tract. Pinene, the main compound of this oil, show a moderate antimicrobial activity on the viruses involved in viral bronchitis
• Tonic, general stimulant: monoterpenes are molecules that act on all of the body’s functions to keep it in good general condition. Indeed, their cortisone-like properties have an important role in this stimulation

♦Main psycho-emotional properties – makes you fall in love with life♦

• It will help to support someone a bit confused, with lacks of courage or motivation
• helps to balance the neurovegetative system
• increases psycho-emotional strength,
• purifies and regenerates the subtle body
• gives strength, determination, optimism and joy
• stimulates endorphins

USAGE OF BALSAM FIR ESSENTIAL OIL

ORAL	DERMAL	DIFFUSION
HEALTH	BEAUTY	WELL BEING

USERS OF BALSAM FIR ESSENTIAL OIL

ADULTS & TEENS	KIDS 8+	PREGNANT +3 MONTHS & BREASTFEEDING
	KIDS 8-	PREGNANT -3 MONTHS

INDICATIONS

HEALTH	Productive respiratory disorders - Colds, sinusitis - wet cough - Bronchitis Pains - Rheumatism, osteoarthritis - Backache, contracted back - Neuralgic pain - headache - Muscle cramps and contractures
WELL BEING	- Fatigue, weariness - Demotivation - Lack of self-confidence - Lack of concentration -Anxiety, stress

PRACTICE

Skin

To boost concentration and attention: 1 drop of essential oil (diluted) on the inside of the wrists

Upper respiratory tract disorders, winter or nervous fatigue: dilute one drop of essential oil in a carrier oil. Then apply in the evening, on a chest and back massage, before going to bed

Cramp: in local application, on its own or with lavandin, diluted at 10% in St John’s wort macerate

Diffusion

Lack of motivation: on a handkerchief, place 1 drop of balsam fir essential oil, 1 drop of grapefruit and 1 drop of cineole rosemary. Place the handkerchief on the desk while you work

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The information provided is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is for educational purposes only.  Especially, in severe cases or where symptoms persist, consult a health professional. Therefore, Pacific Scents is not responsible for the use of essential oils by you or anyone else. As a result, we strongly encourage you to consult the advice of trusted medical professionals and relevant sources of information when making decisions about your health..

CAUTION

• Avoid eye and mucous membranes contact.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid with pregnant or breastfeeding women, also children under the age of 8 and epileptic people.
• Wet inhalation is not recommended in case of asthma.
• Do not use it for a long period of time, risk of nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys)
• Skin irritative, do not use purely on the skin. In other words, make a strong dilution in vegetable oil (20% EO in 80% VO)
• As a rule, test the product by applying a little in the crook of your elbow or on your wrist before using it.

Possible allergens:

• • citronellol (< 0.5 %)
  • limonene (8 to 15%)
  • linalol (< 0.5 %)

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Keep it in the original bottle, away from air and light, also at a temperature below 25C

Shelf life: 3 years

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