Siberian Fir
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Abies sibirica
BIOTANICAL FAMILY
Pinaceae
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
Siberia, France
PLANT PART
Cones, needles
NOTE
Top-Middle
EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam Distilled
AROMA
Strong piny-forest scent with balsamic-fruity undertones.
GC/MS REPORT
Monoterpenes and Esters: α-pinene (23%); camphene (10%); Bornyl acetate (30%)
NOTES ON CHEMICAL COMPONENTS
α-pinene's known therapeutic properties include: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antinociceptive, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anxiolytic, and gastroprotective. Camphene's known therapeutic properties include: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antinociceptive, and mucolytic. Bornyl acetate's known therapeutic properties include: analgesic, anti-inflammtory, antioxidant, and sedative.
THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS
Respiratory system - helps relieve colds, sinus and overall respiratory issues. Musculoskeletal system - helps relieve muscolar and joint aches, pains, and tension, including chronic arthritis and rheumatism. Nervous system - considered a pituary-adrenal restorative, it is recommended for low stamina, exhaustion, debility, and depression.
EMOTIONAL/ENERGETIC QUALITIES
Promotes motivation and self-confidence; helps to persevere in the face of life's challenges; emotionally revitalizing.
ADMINISTRATION METHOD
Bath, topical application (diluted), and inhalation
ETNOBOTANY LORE AND ANCIENT PARTICLES
The species is native to China, Khazakstan, and Russia, thrives in a cold boreal climateS and moist soils at elevations between 1900-2400 meters. Siberian Fir oil is considered one of the most popular fir needle oils in Europe and USA. In traditional herbal medicine, it was inhaled to treat colds or applied topically to treat rheumatism and neuralgic pain. https://conifersociety.org/conifers/abies-sibirica
SAFETY
Overall safe and non-toxic, however skin sensitization may occur if the oil is oxidized.
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