Medicine Flower Spruce Essential Oil
Primary Benefits
Details
Botanical Name: Picea species
Origin: Northwestern North America and dispersed through Beringia to Asia
Plant Part: Needles and Twigs
Perfumery Note: Top
Color: Clear to Pale Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Aroma: Pine-like fragrance, Fresh, crisp, woody, earthy
Aromatic Strength: Medium - Strong
Blends Well With: Amyris, benzoin, cedarwood, clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, galbanum, lavender, lemon, oakmoss, palo santo, petitgrain, pine, rose, rosemary
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Main Chemical Components: Ester rich, Bornyl acetate, beta-pinene, alpha-pinene, camphene
Therapeutic properties: antibacterial, anti-infectious, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiviral, antiseptic, disinfectant, expectorant and stimulant properties. It works wonders for respiratory ailments, wound healing, viral infections, arthritis, rheumatism and other forms of muscle aches and pains.
Plant Information
Growing anywhere from 12 to 18 inches until they reach their maximum peak of 35 feet, Spruce Spruce have reddish brown trunks and are cousins to other ornamental conifers like cedars, firs, and pine. Thriving in cold, wet climates like North America, Canada and found all the way from the Pacific to Atlantic coast, Spruce oil is derived from the needlelike blue-green leaves and twigs of the tree. Some other oil-bearing spruce species include Hemlock or Eastern spruce (Tsuga canadensis), Norway or common spruce (Picea abies) and the White Spruce (Picea glauca). Take a whiff and it may help promote healing from muscles aches, sprains and strains. With its ability to calm and ease anxiety and stress, spruce oil is also a favorite in meditation as it is said to be grounding.
Usages
Mix with a carrier oil, such as coconut or hemp, and massage into the skin where needed to treat skin problems such as boils, burns, skin inflammation, sores and wounds.
Safety
Always test for skin sensitivity prior to widespread use and use on the feet when possible. Excessive use of any oil can lead to skin sensitization. Keep out of eyes, ears, or nose.
Not all oils are created equal, so test brands carefully, and never use an oil in a way not recommended. Our oil is therapeutic grade, however we do not recommend any oils be used internally unless on the advice of a medical professional.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
