PROFILE
Latin Name: Picea Mariana
Extraction: Steam distilled from needles of tree.
Aroma: Refreshing, radiant, fresh forest aroma that has soft and warm, earthy drydown.
BOTANY
Black Spruce comes from the conifer trees that are native to the Canadian landscape. The small evergreen tree is slow growing and has characteristic cluster of branches and incredibly sharp bluish-green needle-like leaves that form the backbone of the essential oil.
Traditionally, the Native American tribes used the oil help heal wounds during war/combat, to fight arthritis and relax muscles after a hard day work.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Analgesic, Anti-anxiety, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-spasmodic, Diuretic, Mucolytic, Warming
USES IN AROMATHERAPY
Mind/Emotional:
Monoterpenes that form majority chemical composition of the Black Spruce essential oil can push through the blood-brain barrier to offer so much calming and relaxing benefits. It is extremely grounding oil that can promote a state of calm and balanced inner peace by grounding the solar plexus. Therefore, it is excellent oil for meditation and yoga practice.
The natural esters have mental and emotional balancing effects. According to Dr Kurt Schnabelt, the oil is said to calm nervous system and strengthen our adrenals especially during stress and fatigue. It can clear distracting thoughts that trouble our minds and allows us to open up to higher selves.
By decluttering our emotional blockages, both our mental and physical health become vibrant and feel more comfortable and grounded.
Body/Physical:
Black Spruce essential oil has fantastic healing and restorative benefits. We love to reach out of this oil for its deep penetrating yet gentle soothing effect on muscular spasms, soreness, bone pain, aching joints, arthritis and sciatica.
The analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of the Spruce is amazingly therapeutic to provide almost immediate relief, especially on degenerative joint conditions. It prevents further wear and tear and reduces inflammation in the joint that will negatively affect mobility over the years. Study had also shown that the oil may be able to help lubricate the joints and speed up repair of damaged muscles, ligaments and tendons.
This oil is rich in camphene which is well known for its powerful mucolytic, antioxidant and respiratory therapeutic effects, which is beneficial for many respiratory conditions and lungs ailments such as bronchitis, cough, asthma and so forth. It makes a great addition to be used in inhalation blend for diffuser, chest rub and inhalers as decongestant and airborne deodorizers.
Per the research by Dr Kurt Schnaubelt, this oil possesses agent that can produce tonic-like impact on our adrenal and endocrine systems to promote hormonal equilibrium in our body. In his book ‘Advanced Aromatherapy’, he indicates Black Spruce well suited to improve and support adrenal glands during periods of stress and fatigue. He also suggests 5% Black Spruce oil to combat adrenal fatigue and chronic lethargy.
Spruce also has intrinsic affinity for balancing thyroid function and for stimulating the thymus gland.
SAFETY & SHELF LIFE
Safety: No known safety concerns. Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
Pregnancy/Nursing: Pregnancy safe and nursing safe.
Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult physician. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use internally unless instructed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician.
Shelf Life: 3 Years
HOW TO USE
Diffuse & Inhale: Breathe in your favorite essential oils using an essential oil/aroma diffuser or personal pocket inhaler.
Apply Topically: This essential oil is 100% pure and undiluted. To apply to the skin, dilute with a high quality carrier oils or Carrier Oils Complex. Refer to our dilution chart. We recommend performing a skin patch test when using a new essential oil topically.
Spruce Black 5ml
$23.00
The clean, crisp fresh forest scent of this evergreen needle oil from Black Spruce has immediate grounding effect. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory oil for muscles spasm, aching joints and poor circulation.
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Ingredients: 100% Picea Mariana (Spruce Black) Oil
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