Fir (Douglas)

Origin: Albania

Sizes: 15mL, 120mL

Botanical Family: Pinaceae

Latin Name: Pseudotsuga menziesii var menziesii

Description: Douglas Fir is a bit more grounding and deep than some of the other Firs that tend to have more of a light and bright character. The aroma of Douglas Fir essential oil is woody, balsamic, and coniferous with a slight fruity floral undertone that adds softness and complexity. 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. Douglas Fir essential oil is an immune system tonic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-septic, anti-anxiety, analgesic, anti-spasmodic, a respiratory tonic, increases circulation, and supports kidney and adrenal functions. It can be a useful essence for clearing congestion, coughs, cold/flu, muscular aches and pains/injuries, joint pain, headaches, or adrenal fatigue. For those who relate to TCM and/or Ayurveda, this essence is a nice choice for yin deficiencies and/or vata imbalances. Emotionally and energetically, this essence can be a useful friend for the individual who has been stuck in patterns of denial, keeping busy or perhaps overstimulating oneself to the point of mistaking stimulation for relaxation. Bring in Douglas Fir to assist with grounding one's energy and slowing down the pace for deep listening and for recovering the self.

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