Balsam fir – Essential oil

Balsam fir – Essential oil 

Format: 5 ml 

Certified pure  

Origin: Canada 

Native to Canada, balsam fir has long been used by Amerindians to fight colds, fevers, rheumatism and infections of the respiratory system.¹ According to a Japanese study,² walking in the forest and breathing in the compounds present in the air such as pinenes or limonene would reduce stress and help immunity.  Since it is not always possible to do so, in this case, breathing in this balsam fir oil could bring some of the benefits naturally found in the forest: relaxation and calm. A real oxygen bath within our reach! 

Recipes & Impressions - Yours  

Valérie M.: "...I love mixing Balsam Fir with several citrus fruits. Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, Sweet Orange... " 

Marie M. S.: " I'm diffusing Balsam Fir, Lemon and Pine, today in my spring cleaning."  

Gaëtane L.: "I am diffusing essential oil Balsam Fir purchased from you ... Cuddly that it smells good and raises morale! Good day and thank you for everything! "  

Mj Lef.:  "Sublime in diffusion! Balsam Fir essential oil in my diffuser. I live in the forest; I live it inside with Balsam Fir!" 

My properties: 

Anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antispasmodic, anti-arthritic, analgesic, antiseptic, anxiolytic, stimulating, reassuring, comforting, motivating. 

Use:  

Olfaction, Diffusion, Bath, Skin application. 

My botanical name: Abies balsama 

My family: Pinaceae 

My color: Colorless to pale yellow 

My odor: Balsamic, fresh, resinous 

Synergy: Lemon, Eucalyptus radiata, Orange, Ravintsara 

Recommendations  

• Before using any product containing essential oils, please check and follow the precautions, warnings and contraindications.

• Before using an essential oil, if in doubt, here is a tolerance test that allows you to check your sensitivity to essential oils. Simply place 3 drops of the essential oil mixture in the hollow of the elbow or wrist and wait a few minutes for a topical reaction, or up to 48 hours for an allergic reaction. Caution: do not use essential oils that are said to be dermocaustic or phototoxic, as they may cause burns on the skin.

• Do not apply them pure on the skin or on the mucous membranes.

• Avoid any contact with the eyes.

• Respect the recommended doses.

• Keep out of reach of children.  

Note: the properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference books or websites in aromatherapy. They are regularly found there and for many confirmed by observations in scientific environment. However, this information is given for information purposes only, and in no way constitutes medical information, nor does it engage our responsibility. For any use in a therapeutic purpose, consult a health professional.  

Notice: although natural, essential oils are active products that require responsible handling. In no case will Maison Jacynthe be held responsible for the consequences of an incorrect or careless application of these products or the methods presented.  

References 

1, https://www.passeportsante.net/fr/Solutions/HuilesEssentielles/Fiche.aspx?doc=huile-essentielle-sapin-baumier  

2. Bum Jin Park, Yuko Tsunetsugu, Tamami Kasetani, Takahide Kagawa, Yoshifumi Miyazaki. The physiological effects of Shinrin-yoku (taking in the forest atmosphere or forest bathing): evidence from field experiments in 24 forests across Japan

Environ Health Prev Med. 2010 January;15(1):18-26.  doi:10.1007/s12199-009-0086-9.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19568835/