Balsam Fir Essential Oil

Canadian Balsam Fir essential oil has a fresh, piney, balsamic, crisp and coniferous aroma. This oil is great for uplifting ones spirit and helps ease feelings of nervous tension, stress and anxiety. Can also help balance and focus the mind on the project at hand. This oil is strongly anti-inflammatory which supports the immune system particularly for providing respiratory support as a decongestant helping to remove excess mucus. It is also excellent for calming muscles and joints when diluted in a nut/seed oil. It blends wonderfully with many other essential oils including other conifers and oils in the citrus, floral, mint and herbaceous families.

Botanical Name: Abies balsamea

Method of Extraction: Steam distillation

Part Typically Used: Needles and twigs

Class: Monoterpene

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Country of Origin: Canada

Typical Main Constituents

B-Pinene – 26%

delta-3-Carene – 16%

a-Pinene – 14%

(+)-Limonene – 10%

Bornyl Acetate – 8%

B-Phellandrene – 6%

Camphene – 5%

a + B-Terpineol – 1%

Aroma: Has a fresh, piney, balsamic, crisp and coniferous aroma.

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Main Actions: Anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, immune-supportive, respiratory supportive, removes excess mucus, decongestant, analgesic (pain relief), relieves bone pain, antibacterial, anticancer, antimicrobial, antifungal, antispasmodic, supportive of endocrine and thyroid function, eases coughs, wound healing, anxiolytic (reduces anxiety), relaxing, grounding, warming, emotionally stabilising, uplifting, corrects negative emotions, aids concentration and meditation.

Aromatherapy Use and Blending Suggestions:

Respiratory:  For inflammation, cough, prevention of infection, blend with bornyl acetate rich oils spruce black, labdanum, cistus, rosemary, thyme, Greek sage, blue gum, cypress, pepper, rosalina and fragonia.

Musculoskeletal: For inflammation and pain, rheumatism, consider blending with bornyl acetate rich spruce black, scotch pine, rosemary, spike lavender, lavandin, also galbanum, bergamot and lemon.

Skin: For acne, inflammation, consider blending Korean fir with Japanese cedar, Lebanese cedar, and rosemary.

Psyche: For anxiety, prevention of mental fatigue, relaxation, consider blending with fir, juniper berry, frankincense, rosemary and black pepper.

Energetic: Spruce and fir oils have been used in traditional spiritual and health sustaining practices. Folk wisdom indicated that these conifers and their oils conferred strength and resilience, clarity and purpose, and happiness; they act specifically on the lungs, joints, and muscles, often being used to alleviated respiratory problems, rheumatism and arthritis.

Contraindications: There are no contraindications when used in normal doses. Old or oxidized oil should be avoided.

Zurma Essential Oils - Highest Quality Pure and Natural

At Zurma we go to great lengths to ensure that we only sell the highest quality pure and natural essential oils. We have searched the world for the best essential oils. Our in-house quality control system ensures that this high standard is maintained for all our essential oils. Every essential oil comes with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) test to confirm that they are genuine and authentic essential oils containing their correct active constituents.

The only exception to this is with the New Zealand small scale essential oil producers we buy direct from e.g., Lavender, Mānuka, Kānuka, Tea Tree etc. This is because we know and trust these growers who distil their own essential oils.

Finally, all essential oils have to undergo our own in-house smell, appearance and feel test and if they are not up to our high standards, we simply send the product back to the supplier. Based on this quality control process we believe that the 100% Pure and Natural essential oils that Zurma supplies to our customers are of the highest quality and are excellent for use in aromatherapy.

General Essential Oil Safety Recommendations

• Do not take essential oils internally unless under advisement by a qualified medical professional.
• Do not use essential oils undiluted on the skin. It is always best to try a small patch test first of the diluted essential oil.
• People who are pregnant or have serious medical problems are advised to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils.
• Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children. It is safest to consult with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children.

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