Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Arthritis, cold/flu, respiratory concerns and pain.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Anxiety, anger and confidence.
Fir needle is considered one of the most popular fir needle oils, especially in Europe. It is widely used as a scenting agent in commercial cleaners and perfumes. In aromatherapy, it’s a great oil to use for symptomatic relief of respiratory concerns as it’s known to help break up mucous.
Name of Oil: Fir Needle
Latin Binomial: Abies siberica
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: Russia
Scent Profile: Woody, clean, coniferous
Parts used in distillation: Needles, twigs
Oil Characteristics: Clear, thin, medium aroma
Cultivation: Conventional Farming
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Arthritis, cold/flu, respiratory concerns and pain.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Anxiety, anger and confidence.
Very popular throughout history in Europe. Widely used to scent cleaners, soaps, perfumes.
santene, tricylene, a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, myrcene, careen,limonene, phellandrene, terpinolene, borneol, terpinen-4-ol, a-terpineol,bornyl acetate, piperitone
Safety:
Avoid oxidized oil
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Aromatherapy – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
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