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Oil of the Month Fir Needle Botanical Name: Abies siberica Family: Pinaceae |
Fir Needle Essential Oil. |
All Pine trees yield a resin, which is obtained by tapping the trees. The resin, depending on its processed state, varies in uses. The Fir Needle oil, however, is distilled from the Pine needles of the tree. That is what is mainly used in aromatherapy. It will be the Fir Needle oil that we refer to in this article for its medicinal values.
Most of the Fir Needle oil comes from the Fir trees in Europe. However, here in the states we have many forests full of Fir trees. They grow in abundance from the Rocky Mountains to the West Coast.
Most of us have used Pine-sol at one time or another for its disinfecting abilities. The active ingredient, you guessed it, is Pine oil. Not the thicker Pine resin mentioned before. Pine oil is antibacterial and naturally deodorizes. So adding Fir Needle oil to your cleaning bucket will kill all kinds of bacteria in your kitchen, bathroom and it is even safe for children's areas. Add to a spray bottle to make the job easier. Try blending with Lavender, Thyme or Sweet Orange essential oils for added benefits and to make a great smelling cleanser.
Fir Needle oil also helps to relax the body, including the muscles and the mind. It eases symptoms of arthritis, rheumatism, sprains, stiffness in the joints and overworked muscles.
Fir Needle is revitalizing and excellent for anxiety and stress related conditions. It is strengthening to the body and helps combat fatigue and nervous exhaustion. It helps to ground you mentally and is quite useful in convalescence.
The antispasmodic traits of this oil make it great for asthma, bronchitis and coughs. It also helps fight infection, making it useful for colds, flu, fever, sinusitis and sore throats.
Besides bringing a fresh scent into your home, Fir Needle oil has wonderful medicinal uses. So as the holidays approach, bring Fir Needle oil into your life. It provides a masculine scent that most men enjoy. It is one of the traditional scents of the holidays and it will help lessen anxiety that often plagues us this time of year. If you do get a cold, be sure to try Fir Needle to ease the symptoms and speed up the recovery time.
Medicinal Properties include:
Antimicrobial, Antiseptic, expectorant, antitussive, deodorant,
rubefacient, stimulant and tonic.
Blends well with: Basil, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Oakmoss, Rosemary, Thyme and Sandalwood.
Pure Essential Oil Usage:
Inhalation - Great for bronchitis, asthma, coughs, cold, flu
and fever.
Diffuser - Kills airborne germs and bacteria. Fights fatigue
and nervous exhaustion. Relieves anxiety and stress, great for
convalescence.
Bath - Use for stiffness in joints, muscle aches &
pain. Makes an refreshing and uplifting bath.
Massage - Use for arthritis, muscle aches & pains,
rheumatism and to improve circulation. .
Cleaning - Disinfects and deodorizes. Use in place of Pine-sol
for all household cleaning.
Other Uses - Add a couple of drops to closet drawers for
a fresh woody scent.
Scent holiday candles, make yuletide logs, scent pine cones before
decorating. Use anytime you want that fresh Pine scent.
Caution: Always dilute this essential oil because
it may irritate the skin. Do not use if pregnant.
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Recipes
Anti-Bacterial Cleanser
Fir Needle essential oil
Lemon essential oil
Tea Tree essential oil
Mix equal amount of oils in an airtight container. Use 8 drops to 2 cups of the final rinse water. Or to a spritzer bottle. Great for disinfecting floors, counter-tops and sick rooms. Kills bacteria and virus. Store remainder for next use.
Fireplace Oils
When making Holiday logs, use 1 drop of essential oil per log
and only one log
per fire. After applying the essential oil to the log be sure
to let it sit for enough
time that the essential oil soaks through the log. If not, it
may spark, as essential oils are flammable. Some good choices
are Sandalwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Clove, Sweet Orange, Fir
Needle and Cinnamon.
Winter Bath Salts
2 cups Epsom salts
2 drops Fir Needle essential oil
2 drops Cedarwood essential oil
2 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
Mix well and store in an airtight container. Allow time to blend (10-14 days) before putting into decorative containers for gift giving. Use 1/4- 1/2 cup per bath.
Revitalizing and Fresh Oil Blend
5 drops Lavender essential oil
3 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
2 drops Fir Needle essential oil
2 drops Pine essential oil
Blend in 1 oz. carrier oil. Use as a massage oil or add to the bath for a relaxing soak. This blend is excellent for the respiratory system.
Scented Pine Cones
Fill a plastic bag with dry, clean pine cones. Liberally sprinkle
a tissue or paper towel with essential oil and add to bag. Seal
the bag and allow oil to penetrate cones for several days before
removing (the longer the cones are contained, the stronger the
fragrance will be). If desired, decorate for the season.
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