Spruce (Hemlock Spruce) Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Tsuga canadensis
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Needles
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Pleasing, fresh-balsamic, sweet-fruity
Largest Producing Countries: USA and Canada
Traditional Use: Used in veterinary liniments. Extensively used for room spray perfumes, household detergents, soaps, bath preparations, and toiletries, especially in the USA.
Properties: Antimicrobial, antiseptic, antitussive, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, nervine, rubefacient, and tonic.
Benefits: Anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, colds, coughs, flu, infections, muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, respiratory weakness, rheumatism, and stress related conditions.
Blends Well With: Benzoin, cedarwood, galbanum, lavandin, lavender, oakmoss, pine, and rosemary.
Of Interest: The bark of the spruce is current in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia indicated for diarrhea, cystitis, mucous colitis, leucorrhea, uterine prolapse, pharyngitis, stomatitis, and gingivitis. An extract of the bark is also used in the tanning industry.
Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing.
Notes: Spruce (Hemlock Spruce) essential oil is actually a true Hemlock and not a Spruce, however the name "Hemlock Spruce" has been firmly established in the trade as acceptable and both trees produce an oil similar in aroma and benefits.
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).
