Fir Needle Essential Oil, Wildcrafted, Abies Balsamea

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR WILDCRAFTED FIR NEEDLE ESSENTIAL OIL:

Our wildcrafted Canadian Fir Needle essential oil from Artisan Aromatics comes from Fir (Abies) trees that are a genus of 48–56 species of symmetrical, evergreen, coniferous trees belonging to the pine family  Our fir needle essential oil, Abies balsamea, specifically comes from the mountain regions of Canada.

Native people have long since used the oil from the needles as a first aid for cuts and scrapes because of its healing properties.  Numerous chemicals found in this essential oil such as alpha-pinene are known for controlling various bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus.  Traditionally, fir needle has been used as a natural analgesic for minor aches and to relax muscles.  It is sometimes used as an additive for massage oils because of these natural properties.

Although it is still too early, there is promising research underway to study its effects on preventing and reducing certain cancers.  One component of fir needle called alpha-humulene has shown promising anticancer activity with a number of tumor cell lines including MCF-7 (breast), PC-3 (prostate), A-549 (lung), DLD-1 (colon), M4BEU (melanoma) and CT-26 (colon).

In forming memories and recalling them, aroma plays an important role.  For those who celebrate the holidays, there is nothing quite like the aroma of a brand new tree in the house.  But today, those natural aromas have been lost as fir trees have been replaced with artificial trees.  Using our fir needle essential oil in a diffuser, you can easily revive those warm holiday aromatic memories.  But just don’t use this essential oil around the holidays, enjoy its healing properties in your essential oil blends all year round.

DIFFUSER USES:

The woodsy, holiday-reminiscent fragrance of Canadian fir needle essential oil can be refreshing and nostalgic any time of the year.  Use fir needle essential oil alone or with other anti-bacterial oils such as rosemary, eucalyptus, and orange essential oils in order to cleanse the air around you of harmful bacteria.  Inhaling antibacterial essential oils such as these may help to slow the progression of bacterial respiratory infections and to help sooth and relax your respiratory muscles.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF WILDCRAFTED FUR NEEDLE ESSENTIAL OIL:

Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-stress, anti-fatigue, detoxifying, energizing, stimulant. Use on minor cuts and scrapes, sore muscles, minor respiratory issues, congestion relief, joint inflammation, ability to fight free radicals, can assist with bone repair from broken bones.

BOTANICAL NAME:

Abies Balsamea.

ORIGIN:

Canada.

CULTIVATION: 

Wildcrafted.

SOURCE: 

Needles.

METHOD OF EXTRACTION: 

Steam distillation.

NOTE CLASSIFICATION:

Middle.

AROMA:

Fresh, piney, woody and earthy scent.  Just like the smell of the forest or a Christmas tree.

BLENDS WELL WITH: 

Lavender, lemon, pine, rosemary, cinnamon, clove, geranium, ginger, spruce, cypress, sandalwood, cedarwood, frankincense, myrrh, sweet orange, mandarin.

FIR NEEDLE ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES:

Here are a few blends you can try with our wildcrafted fir needle essential oil. These amounts are for a diffuser in the 100 – 200 ml capacity. Refer to our diffusing guidelines or your instruction manuals to adjust the amount you use for your particular size of diffuser by either adding or decreasing the drops depends on your diffuser capacity.

SAFETY:

Fir needle essential oil can be a potential skin irritant.  If being used topically, be sure it is well diluted in a carrier oil  This is a powerful essential oil, so a little goes a long way.

General Essential Oil Guidelines:

• Do not take internally unless directed by a medical professional.
• Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas, or mucous membranes.
• Do not apply undiluted to skin.
• Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should not use essential oils without first consulting a medical professional.
• Keep essential oils from, and out of reach of children.
• If you are experiencing adverse side effects, stop using immediately.
• The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnoses, treatment, or mitigation of any physical or mental illness.
• The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Are you just getting started in the Diffuser world?  We have two articles you may want to read that will give you a summary about diffusers and essential oils:

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