 Botanical Name: Tsuga Canadensis
Plant Part: Needles and Twigs
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: Canada
Description: Spruce White is distilled from the leaves and twigs of the conifer tree commonly referred to as a White Spruce. This is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 50 meters tall. It produces small brown cones and has an estimated life span of 1200 years. Spruce white is also very similar to Spruce Hemlock, with slight subjective differences.
Color: Colorless or pale yellow
Common Uses: Can be used in Asthma, bronchitis, coughs, colds, flu, infection, muscle aches and pains, poor circulation, and respiratory weakness. It is also credited with being a spiritual oil – stabilizing while opening.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Middle
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Spruce White blends well with Pine, Cedarwood, Galbanum, Benzoin, Lavender, and Rosemary.
Aromatic Scent: Spruce White has a sweet pleasant balsamic scent with fruity tones.
History: American Indians heated the twigs in steam baths to induce sweating for relief of rheumatism, colds and coughs. They applied the bark and twigs externally to stop bleeding wounds and sore muscles, and by boiling the White Spruce twigs and cones in maple syrup, made beer.
Cautions: Spruce White should be avoided during pregnancy. At low doses it appears to be non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing.
Disclaimer:
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
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