Spruce, Black, Organic

Product Details

Botanical name

Picea mariana, Picea nigra

Extraction method / Source

Steam Distilled / Needles

Aroma

Pine-like, fresh, pungent

Note classification

Top, Middle

Odor Intensity

Key constituents

Bornyl acetate, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, myrcene

Plant description

Botanical family: Pinaceae

Black Spruce is a hardy evergreen found in the northern US and throughout Canada. It typically grows to 50 feet in height, but can reach 100 feet under ideal conditions. It produces short green needles and brown cones which dangle from the branches.

Regions of Production

Canada

Growing Practices

Cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Organically farmed. Plants are tested for purity after harvest. Sustainably managed forest. Plants indigenous to the area are harvested from the wild, away from chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Fruits are harvested from trees indigenous to the area which are growing in the wild, away from chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

History / Fun Facts

Properties

Adrenal stimulant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, anti-viral, expectorant, immune stimulant, nervine (Shutes, 2014)

Please refer to the Glossary for terms which may be new to you.

Uses / Benefits

Helps draw biological pathogens or lactic acid from joints. helps relieve adrenal fatigue with topical application over the kidneys (see Holistic Adrenal Support) (Schnaubelt, 1998 and 2011, Shutes, 2014)

Fragrant influences

Uplifting, energizing

Modes of Administration

Topical: massage, compress

Inhalation: direct inhalation, diffuser, oil vaporizer, aromatherapy inhaler.

Blends well with

Safety

For external use only. May cause skin irritation if oxidized.

Notice

This information is for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Although we strive to provide information which is accurate and up to date, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information.

Precautions

Pure essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts. Do not use them undiluted, or in the eyes or mucus membranes. If applying an essential oil to the skin, always dilute it with a proper carrier oil and test on a small patch of skin before applying to a large area. Do not take them internally except under the direction of a qualified professional trained in Aromatherapy. Always familiarize yourself with the safety, contraindications and proper preparation of each essential oil before use. Note that when using essential oils for children and the elderly, very low concentrations should be used. Keep all essential oils away from children and pets.

References

Schnaubelt, Kurt, Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, (English translation)1998. Healing Arts Press, Rochester, VT.

Schnaubelt, Kurt, The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils: The Science of Aromatherapy, 2011. Healing Arts Press, Rochester, VT.

Shutes, Jade, The Dynamics of Blending: A Guide to Blending and a Reference Manual for Essential Oils and Base Materials, 2014. The East-West School for Herbal and Aromatic Studies, Chapel Hill, NC.

Tisserand, Robert and Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety, 2nd edition, 2014. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, New York, NY.

United States Food and Drug Administration, HHS, 182.1 Substances That Are Generally Recognized as Safe, 182.20 Essential oils, Oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives (including distillates), http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/CFR-2012-title21-vol3-sec182 (January 28, 2016)

TIMELESS Essential Oils guarantees the purity and quality of all our therapeutic oils. The current Certificate of Analysis is available upon request. All essential oils are best stored in an airtight container away from heat and light.