Fir Needle Essential Oil    

Botanical Name: Abies alba

Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled.

Parts Used: Needles.

Note Classification: Middle.

Aroma: Fresh, green, soft balsamic.

Largest Producing Countries: Bulgaria, France, and Germany

Traditional Use: Fir needle has mainly been used for respiratory complaints such as coughs and bronchitis, and as a disinfectant.

Properties: Analgesic, antiseptic, antitussive, astringent, deodorant, expectorant, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic

Benefits: Arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, burns, colds, cough, cuts, flu, hemorrhoids, muscle aches and pains, rheumatism, sinusitis, sore throat, wounds. Fir needle can be added to a massage oil or cream for sore muscles. This takes advantage of the analgesic property of the oil. The same oil or cream may be rubbed on the chest to ease coughs or asthma.

Blends Well With: Benzoin, cistus, lavender, lemon, marjoram, orange, pine, rosemary

Of Interest: Silver fir was the first species used for the Christmas tree, but has since been replaced by Douglas and Noble firs.

Safety Data: May cause skin irritation.

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Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).