Fir (Balsam)

Origin: Canada

Sizes: 15mL, 120mL

Botanical Family: Pinaceae

Latin Name: Abies balsamea

Description: The aroma of Balsam Fir is soft, sweet, fresh and coniferous with some notes of resin and bark. All conifer essential oils assist the body with detoxification and are general body tonics. They encourage the breath to deepen and gently rejuvenate and relax both the body and the mind, like bathing in the healing energy of a crisp evergreen forest. Balsam Fir essential oil is useful for soothing spasmodic coughs, respiratory infections, and opening the chest. It is gentle enough to use with children, elderly or those with sensitive constitutions to increase oxygen uptake and improve immune functions. It also is a useful remedy for growing pains in young children, especially when combined with Lavender *Spike. Balsam Fir is also analgesic, anti-arthritic, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and a tonic to the kidneys, adrenals & Central Nervous System. This essence is grounding, comforting, and stabilizing to one's energy during moments of anxiety or frustration. Balsam Fir is a useful friend when you feel stagnant, emotionally & energetically exhausted, and uninspired due to life's challenges. You might bring this essence in when looking to fortify your energy and increase productivity/creativity levels.

*The image that is offered here to represent Balsam Fir was taken on Niapiskau island, Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, Quebec, Canada. Photo taken by Cephas, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons