Specifics

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

Siberian Fir blends well with Eucalyptus and Tea Tree and steaming is the best way I know to cut off a cold before it sets in. Try doing several steams a day for a few days until all signs of the cold are gone. At the same time, use the Protective Room Diffuser Blend (recipe below) several times a day.

Siberian Fir is great for the pain of chronic arthritis or rheumatism. It’s especially effective when combined with other oils that are high in anti-inflammatory, circulatory, and analgesic components such as German Chamomile, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Helichrysum, and Rosemary. The oil is great for aches and pains in general, and penetrates the skin quickly. Siberian Fir is great to add to cleaning products.

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Therapeutic Properties

• Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation
• Antirheumatic - prevents and/or relieves rheumatic pain and swelling due to the oils rubifacient effect
• Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
• Antiseptic
• Deodorant - removes unpleasant odors
• Decongestant - reduces nasal mucus production and swelling
• Rubifacient - increases local blood circulation by causing minor skin irritation, vasodilation and local analgesic effect
• Warming

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Promotes strong self-image and identity
Emotionally vitalizing
Invites forgiveness and self-acceptance
Increases positive energy

Recipe

Protective Room Diffuser Blend
10 drops Siberian Fir
10 drops Juniper
10 drops Cypress
20 drops Cedarwood (Atlas cedarwood or Juniperus virginiana)

Add to your diffuser. For a candle diffuser, use 5-8 drops. For an electric diffuser, you can use the whole blend.

References:

1. Davis P. Aromatherapy an A-Z. New revised edition C.W. Daniel Company Limited, England, 1999

Safety

If sensitive, may cause skin irritation. In this case, use in low dilution (5-6 drops per ounce of carrier) when applying to the skin, such as in bath or massage oils.