Balsam Poplar Populus balsamifera
Specifics
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| Country of Origin: Canada | Extraction Method: Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: Sesquiterpenes, Sesquiterpenols | Plant Part: Flower buds |
| Cultivation: Distiller is Certified Organic | Botanical Families: Salicaceae |
| Aromas: Balsamic, Exotic and Sensual, Fresh, Resinous, Sweet, Woody | |
| Note: Base |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
This is an oil I always want to have in my collection! The essential oil is distilled from the flower buds oleoresin, and can be used for bruises, sprains/strains, sore muscles, injuries to the skin and hemorrhoids. It is an excellent addition to German Chamomile and Helichrysum in any injury blend and for rheumatism and arthritis. It also has the unique aspect of being antispasmodic, supporting an analgesic effect and reducing tension. Amazing effects for scars and wound healing. The oil has a deeply nourishing effect, calming inflammation physically and emotionally.
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Traditional Knowledge
- Analgesic - pain killing
- Antibruising agent, wound healer
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation, cooling
- Antioxidant
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Antispasmodic - relieves spasms, cramps and spastic coughs
- Cicatrisant - cell-regenerative for skin, healing for scars
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Emotionally balancing
Heals old emotional wounds
Deeply nourishing
Recipe
For Serious Bruising
8 drops Balsam Poplar
5 drops Helichrysum
5 drops German Chamomile
Add to 1 ounce of trauma oil and apply often to bruised area.
Safety Issues
No safety issues specific to this oil.