Fir tree (Marian spruce) It belongs to the family of botanical plants of the pines. The oil is obtained through steam distillation of the branches, necessities and branches. Black Spruce is a tree that grows naturally in Canada. It is usually found in wet, swampy areas where wild trees can grow up to 15 meters tall. Traditionally, the Lakota Indians used the spruce to strengthen their ability to communicate with the Great Spirit. They believed that the fir tree possesses the frequency of prosperity.

How can Black Spruce help our health today?

Fir is antispasmodic, antiparasitic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, hormone-like, cortisone-like, and an immune stimulant. It is used for arthritis, fungal infections such as Candida, sinus infections, sciatica, and lumbago. Black spruce has a very pleasant aroma and can be used in baths to revive tired muscles. Fir oil is frequently used in room sprays, detergents, and in cough and cold preparations. Black Spruce Needle essential oil has a long history of use in saunas, steam rooms, and as an additive to bath and spa massage products. A particular strength of this essential oil is its ability to target sore muscles and revitalize them. Spruce can be diluted 50-50 and applied on the spot to Vita’s chakras/flex points, directly inhaled, diffused or taken internally. Black spruce essential oil blends well with pine, cedarwood, galbanum, benzoin, lavender, and rosemary. Regarding safety, fir is not toxic or irritating, but it can sensitize some people.

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