Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Fir

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Essential Oil of Fir (Abies balsamea/Abies alba) Abbr: Fir [to top of page]
The fir tree is usually a large leathery, herring bone branched plant that bears cones.
Note: Middle.
Odour of Essential Oil of Fir: Rich, sweet balsamic, fresh and clean..
Colour of Essential Oil of Fir: Colourless or pale yellow.
Source of Essential Oil of Fir: Needles, young twigs, cones and broken pieces.
Method of Extraction of Fir: Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Fir: Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Insecticide, Rubefacient, Sedative, Stimulant.
Actions of Essential Oil of Fir: Insect repellent, relaxes muscles.
Circulatory: Edema, fluid retention, rheumatism.
Genito-Urinary: Bladder inflammation, cystitis, fluid retention, urinary tract infection.
Immune: Colds, fever, flu.
Lymphatic: Lymph congestion, water retention.
Muscular: Aches and pains, backache, muscle pain.
Respiratory: Bronchitis, congestion, cough, respiratory problems, sinus congestion.
Skeletal: Arthritis, joint pain, rheumatism.
Skin: Tissue congestion.
Medical Terms: Arthritis, arthrosis, asthenia, bronchitis.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Refreshing, uplifting.
Cautions for Essential Oil of Fir: May be a minor skin irritant.
Comments on Fir: Abies Balsamea/Abies Alba (Fir) is native to Western Canada and the US.~Other Fir varieties include: Siberian Fir, Grand, Giant or Vancouver Fir, Japanese Fir, and Douglas or Oregon Fir.~This oil is an excellent choice to relax the nervous system while helping to clear the respiratory tract of fluid, mucous and pus buildup.

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