Balsam Poplar - Populus balsamifera

I always want to have Balsam Poplar oil in my collection! This essential oil is extracted from the fragrant buds of the Balsam Poplar tree, and can be used for bruises, sprains/strains, sore muscles, injuries to the skin, and hemorrhoids.  

  • Batch: POP-102
  • Distillation Date: Winter 2010
  • Suggested Shelf Life: 6-8 Years

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Specifics
Country of Orgin: Canada Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Sesquiterpenes, Sesquiterpenols Plant Parts: Flower buds
Cultivations: Distiller is Certified Organic Botanical Families: Salicaceae
Aromas: Balsamic, Exotic and Sensual, Fresh, Resinous, Sweet, Woody Notes: Base

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

Balsam Poplar is an excellent addition to German Chamomile and Helichrysum in any injury blend and can also be used to treat rheumatism and arthritis. The oil has the additional unique aspect of being antispasmodic, providing an analgesic effect and reducing tension. Topical application of the oil can dramatically assist the healing of scars and wounds. In short, Balsam Poplar oil has a deeply nourishing effect, calming inflammation both physically and emotionally.

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Therapeutic Properties

  • 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

There are no safety issues specific to this oil.

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Populus balsamifera

Balsam Poplar

Country of Origin: Canada

Stock # POP-102
Date: Winter 2010
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

α-pinene0.14
d-limonene0.33

Sesquiterpenes

α-copanene0.56
α-curcumene1.59
α-humulene0.44
α-muurolene1.66
α-ylangene0.73
β-caryophyllene0.65
β-curcumene3.86
β-selinene1.67
γ-curcumene6.40
γ-gurjunene0.54

Sesquiterpenes (continued)

+ α-amorphene1.90
amorphene2.66
epizonarene1.92
trans alpha bergamotene2.14
Unidentified Sesquiterpene10.86

Sesquiterpenols

α-bisabolol23.49
β-eudesmol11.14
nerolidol5.43
other sesquiterpenols5.00

Oxides

1,8-cineole1.48
bisabolol oxide B0.98

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Populus balsamifera

Balsam Poplar

Country of Origin: Canada

Stock # POP-101
Date: Winter 2007
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

α-pinene0.14
d-limonene0.33

Sesquiterpenes

α-copanene0.56
α-curcumene1.59
α-humulene0.44
α-muurolene1.66
α-ylangene0.73
β-caryophyllene0.65
β-curcumene3.86
β-selinene1.67
γ-curcumene6.40
γ-gurjunene0.54

Sesquiterpenes (continued)

+ α-amorphene1.90
amorphene2.66
epizonarene1.92
trans alpha bergamotene2.14
Unidentified Sesquiterpene10.86

Sesquiterpenols

α-bisabolol23.49
β-eudesmol11.14
nerolidol5.43
other sesquiterpenols5.00

Oxides

1,8-cineole1.48
bisabolol oxide B0.98

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Balsam Poplar - <em>Populus balsamifera</em>

Balsam Poplar - Populus balsamifera

I always want to have Balsam Poplar oil in my collection! This essential oil is extracted from the fragrant buds of the Balsam Poplar tree, and can be used for bruises, sprains/strains, sore muscles, injuries to the skin, and hemorrhoids.  

  • Batch: POP-102
  • Distillation Date: Winter 2010
  • Suggested Shelf Life: 6-8 Years
Sizes / Prices
  • sample (1.5ml) - $26.00
  • 1/6 oz. - $62.28
  • 1/2 oz. - $162.19
  • 1 oz. - $291.94
  • 2 oz. - $519.01

Specifics

Country of Orgin: Canada Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Sesquiterpenes, Sesquiterpenols Plant Parts: Flower buds
Cultivations: Distiller is Certified Organic Botanical Families: Salicaceae
Aromas: Balsamic, Exotic and Sensual, Fresh, Resinous, Sweet, Woody
Note: Base

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

Balsam Poplar is an excellent addition to German Chamomile and Helichrysum in any injury blend and can also be used to treat rheumatism and arthritis. The oil has the additional unique aspect of being antispasmodic, providing an analgesic effect and reducing tension. Topical application of the oil can dramatically assist the healing of scars and wounds. In short, Balsam Poplar oil has a deeply nourishing effect, calming inflammation both physically and emotionally.

Learn More

Therapeutic Properties

  • 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

There are no safety issues specific to this oil.