Parts Used 

Needles

Botanical Name

Abies balsamea

Extraction Method

Steam distilled

Note Classification

Middle

Aroma

Fresh, green, soft balsamic

Benefits

Reduce pain, prevent infections, improve respiratory function, increase the metabolism, detoxify the body, and reduce body odor.

Overview

Fir needles are known for their disinfecting properties.

Blends Well With

Benzoin, cistus, lavender, lemon, marjoram, orange, pine, rosemary

Herbal Miscellany

Silver fir was the first species used for the Christmas tree, but has since been replaced by Douglas and Noble firs.

Precautions

Oil Specific: May cause skin irritation.

General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. 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.