Spruce Essential Oil

Spruce Essential Oil

Botanical Name: (Picea mariana)

Plant Origin: Canada.

Extraction Method: Steam distilled from leaves, needles, and twigs.

Key Constituents: Bornyl Acetate [18-28%]

Camphene [17-25%]

Alpha-Pinene [12-19%]

Beta-Pinene [4-8%]

Delta-3-Carene [5-10%]

Limonene [2-7%]

Santene [1-5%]

Tricyclene [1-5%]

Action: Spruce is antispasmodic, anti-infectious, antiparasitic, antiseptic, anti-flammatory, hormone-like, cortisone-like; a general tonic, and it stimulates thymus gland. In human anatomy, the thymus is an organ located in the upper anterior portion of the chest cavity just behind the sternum. The main function of the thymus is to provide an area for T cell maturation, and is vital in protecting against autoimmunity.

Traditional Uses: Arthritis, candida, hyperthyroidism, immune-depression, prostatitis and rheumatism.

Other Uses: Spruce may be beneficial for bone pain, glandular imbalances, aching joints, and sciatica pain. It may help support the nervous system and
respiratory system, and can be stimulating to the pineal, thymus, and adrenal glands.

Application: Diffuse or apply topically. Add to food or rice milk as a dietary supplement or flavoring.

Fragrant Influence: Helps to open and release emotional blocks, brining about a feeling of balance. It also helps the respiratory and nervous systems.

Safety Data: If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult physician.

Companion Oils: Wintergreen or birch, Eucalyptus radiate, frankincense, helichrysum, and ravensara.

Disclaimer:

This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor
is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.