Roses & Mint: Aromatherapy & Essential Oils

 

Essential Oil Profile

Spruce
(Canadian Hemlock)

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 household cleaning products. Also utilized for muscle aches and pains.

Properties: Antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, nervine, rubefacient, tonic

Constituents:  a & b Pinenes, bornyl acetate

Benefits: Anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, colds, coughs, flu, infections, muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, respiratory weakness, rheumatism, stress related conditions. The antimicrobial properties of spruce oil make it useful in household cleaners.

Blends Well With: Amyris, benzoin, cedarwood, clary sage, galbanum, lavender, oakmoss, pine, rosemary

Of Interest: The needles and/or essential oil have been added to the brewing process to make spruce beers.

Safety Data: Generally considered safe.

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