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Balsam fir essential oil

With woody and resinous aromas, it offers a true walk in the forest, bringing freshness and vitality. It has decongestant and anti-inflammatory properties particularly targeted for the respiratory tract. On an emotional level, it provides a harmonising effect by promoting regeneration, helping to overcome states of fatigue, and aiding in restoring positive energy and reconnecting with well-being. 
Aromatherapy
Price
3.06 € 3.06 € (Tax included)


Chemotype and indications

Identity card

Name: Balsam Fir

Botanical name:  Abies balsamea


Distilled part: Needle


Botanical family: Abuetaceae


Origin: Canada


Chemical composition:

  • - Ketones (low %)
  • - Esters (10 to 25%): Bornyl Acetate (9 to 23%)
  • -Monoterpenes (75 to 90%): Alpha Pinene (5 to 10%), Beta Pinene (21 to 44%), Camphene (4 to 11%), Delta-3-Carene (7 to 35%), Limonene (3 to 20%)
Physical properties and therapeutic indications
  • Aerophagia*
  • Air antiseptic*
  • Respiratory (tract) antiseptic*
  • Antispasmodic
  • osteoarthritis*
  • Bronchitis*
  • Catarrhe*
  • Urinary tract disinfectant
  • Parasiticide
  • Cooling*
  • Rhinitis*
  • Bacterial sinusitis*
  • Blood stimulant*
  • Adrenal stimulant

Emotional, psychological properties and therapeutic indications

  • Tranquilizer
  • Lack of  concentration  (due to lack of breathing capacity)
  • Depression
  • Rooting
  • Mental fatigue
  • Psychic restorative
Additional information

Hazard: External use only; Neurotoxic

Legend: * powerful,** very powerful;*** extremely powerful (power value for the associated pathology)



Reference and bibliographic source: Lily BAYER and Dr Hervé STAUB, (2013) “In-depth treatise on Phyto and Aromatherapy”, Ed. Grancher. p. 642.

 INDICATIONS IN AROMATHERAPY AND THE USE OF ESSENTIAL OILS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND DO NOT REPLACE THE ADVICE OF A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL TREATMENT!


Balsam fir essential oil