Characteristics
A colorless or pale yellow liquid of pleasing, rich, sweet balsamic aroma. A
relatively small coniferous tree, with a regular pyramidal shape and a silvery white bark,
grown chiefly for timber and Christmas trees.
Aromatherapy and Skin Care
Arthritis, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, bronchitis, coughs, sinusitis, colds,
fever, flu, analgesic, antiseptic, deodorant, expectorant, stimulant
Extraction
Essential oil by steam distillation of the needles and young twigs.
Blends Well With
Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon, Pine, Marjoram
Cautions
Non-toxic, non-irritant (except in high concentration), non-sensitizing. |