Spruce, Black: Picea Mariana Miller, Prel.

Spruce, Black Essential Oil

Latin Name: Picea Mariana Miller, Prel.

Source: Canada

Part of plant: Needles

Grade: Organic

Aroma Character: Pleasant, fresh, fruity undertones.

Blends Well with: Frankincense, Galbanum, Benzoin.

Black, Spruce Properties: Anti-spasmodic; against infection, mycosis, and parasites; germicide for the air; anti-inflammatory; general tonic; strengthens nerves.

Black, Spruce Indications: Bronchitis; asthenia; weakened immune system; muscle rheumatism; enteritis (intestinal catarrh) caused by fungi and parasites.

Spruce, Black Main Components: Alpha-beta-pinene, 1-bornyl acetate, delta-3-carene, camphene, 1-alpha-phellandrene.

Spruce, Black Contraindications, side effects: None known for normal dosages.

Black,Spruce essential oil is steam distilled from the needles and twigs of Canadian Black Spruce trees. The aroma is both calming and elevating, excellent for yoga and meditative use, or uplifting the atmosphere of any space. The aroma is thought to enhance yoga and other meditation practices. Spruce essential oil has also been used to improve breathing conditions for asthma, bronchitis, coughs and general weakness.

Black, Spruce is also noted as a powerful component of massage oils for muscular and rheumatic pains, greatly stimulating circulation.