FIR NEEDLE OIL

Botanical Name: ABIES ALBA
CAS Number: 8002-09-3
EINECS Number: 289-870-2
Product Code: SBEPL/1187
INCI Name: Abies alba (Silver Fir) Needle Oil
PART USED Needles
SYNONYMS Abies alba Mill.
COMMON NAMES European Siver Fir, White Fir
EXTRACTION METHOD Steam Distilled Essential Oil
ORIGIN Albania
NOTE CLASSIFICATION Middle to Top Note

Our organically crafted Silver Fir Essential Oil is steam distilled from the flat, needle-like leaves and twigs of the Abies alba conifer trees Native to the European mountains. Possessing a beautifully piney, woodsy, earthy, and camphoraceous aroma, Silver Fir Needle Oil exerts a powerful calming influence, encourages restful sleep, while at the same time providing an uplifting and refreshing feeling.

The name Abies is Latin for rising one in reference to its height, and the name Alba is Latin for bright or white and is suggestive of the white color of its wood. North American indigenous tribes have long used the aromatic needles of this tree for helping with lung and chest issues. Popular applications for this essential oil include air fresheners, bath blends, perfumes, and other cosmetic products.

REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

In addition to having decongestant, expectorant, and mucolytic properties, which help with lung and sinus issues, Silver Fir Essential Oil can also help in reducing minor pain and inflammation as well as easing unwanted muscle spasms. This oil is highly effective when used daily in the diffuser, especially when there may be inhibited flow through the breath channels during the difficult winter months. Its antiseptic, antibacterial, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties make it a great addition to skin nourishing oils and for use on inflamed, hot skin conditions such as insect bites and stings.

Emotionally and energetically, Silver Fir Needle Essential Oil is restorative and calming. This essential oil is very uplifting, especially during stressful, challenging situations that require more emotional fortitude and strength. Silver Fir Needle Oil pairs exceptionally well with other ‘outdoor’ aromas such as Lavender, Spruce, Eucalyptus and Rosemary.