FIR BALSAM Essential Oil (abies balsamea)
100% PURE ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL
15 ml (0.5 fl. oz.)
Parts Used: Needles, twigs/wood
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Class: Monoterpene
Country: Canada
Essential Oils are an excellent way to add the benefits of fine fragrance to your everyday life, add a few drops to carrier oils, lotions, baths or diffusers.
Historically, Fir Balsam was used by the native population for colds, congestion, cuts and scrapes, in teas, sweat lodges, ointments, fatigue, rheumatic pain and diabetes. Current scientific studies are looking at balsam fir as a possible natural treatment for diabetes. Other studies suggest that it may help fight aggressive breast cancer cells and other forms of cancer. Balsam Fir and Frankincense may work together to inhibiting different cancers. It is also growing in popularity as massage therapists often use it as a relaxant to the nervous system and for muscle spasms.
Blends well with: Pine, Cedarwood, Benzoin, Lavender, Patchouli, Spruce & Rosemary.
Cautions: Avoid while pregnant or breast feeding. Historically, balsam fir was used to cause abortion.
Interactions: May add to the effects of antibiotics/antibacterials and anticancer drugs and supplements.
WARNING: CONCENTRATED. DILUTE AND PERFORM PATCH TEST BEFORE USE. NOT FOR INTERNAL USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER PRIOR TO USE IF PREGNANT, NURSING, SUFFERING FROM ANY MEDICAL CONDITION, OR ON MEDICATION. MAY IRRITATE SKIN.
