Sitka Spruce Picea sitchensis
Specifics
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| Country of Origin: France | Extraction Method: Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: Monoterpenes, Ketones, Esters | Plant Part: Needles |
| Cultivation: Plant was Wild Crafted | Botanical Families: Pinaceae |
| Aromas: Earthy, Piney, Woody | |
| Note: Top |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
Sitka Spruce is an amazing oil. It has very strong pain killing effect and is a great decongestant. It is also known to be an effective antispasmodic. Sitka spruce is a great choice for a deep respiratory illness that needs a strong oil to break up thick mucus and reduce aches and pains.
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Traditional Knowledge
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation
- Anti rheumatic - 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
Cold and Flu Diffuser Blend
10 drops Sitka Spruce
10 drops Juniper
10 drops Cypress
20 drops Ravintsara
Add 10 drops to your diffuser.
Safety Issues
It is best to avoid using Sitka Spruce with pregnant women, and epileptics. There are better oil choices for children as well.
