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| Oil Name: | Fir | | Note: | Middle | | Parts
of plant used: | Needles | | Botanical
Name: | Abies Balsamea, Abies Alba, Abies Sibrica | | Aroma: | Clear,
crisp and refreshing |
Fir Essential Oil: There are many species of Fir, most
grow in the Northern Hemisphere in colder climates although some are grown in
the Southern Hemisphere. The Fir Essential Oil is extracted from the needles (or
leaves) of the tree. Although there are many species of Fir the difference
in aroma and constituents does not vary as much as the quality of the oil and
its purity. Fir Essential Oil is not widely used as there is some
uncertainty of side effects and contraindications. it must be kept out of reach
of children and care should be taken with dilution to make sure that dosage
remains low at all times.
Fir
Essential Oil Properties and Uses: | | Warming
effect on the mind | Urinary | Muscular
aches | | Colds | Decongestant | Expectorant | | Antiseptic | Sedative | |
Fir
Essential Oil Constituents: | |
Terpinyl Acetate: An Ester.
Esters: Mainly found in small amounts in flowers, Esters are
responsible for the characteristic fragrances of the flowers and volatile oils. Esters
are mostly sedative and antispasmodic and generally non-irritant and mild,
although some, like Methyl Salicylate, found in wintergreen, are more irritant. |
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Pinene: Commonly found in Oil of Turpentine extracted from Pinus
specie trees, pinene (alpha-pinene and beta-pinene) is also widely distributed
in other plants. It is used for Rheumatism as a liniment but is best known by
Aromatherapists and a tonic of the mucus membranes of the respiratory system.
Pinene is also important for its pleasant fragrance and is believed to have
diuretic properties by many. |
Bisabolene: No current data available | |
Bornyl Acetate: No current data available |
Camphene: No current data available |
Dipentene: No current data available | | We at Beneforce are
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research we do come across warnings that a herb or oil should not be used in
certain circumstances or for certain conditions and ailments. Where possible we
will reflect these on our pages but cannot guarantee that our list of
contraindications are complete or valid. We urge that you consult an appropriate
and knowledgeable practitioner before treatment. |
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