Balsam Fir Essential Oil
Properties
Analgesic, Antiseptic (genito-urinary, pulmonary), astringent, diuretic, expectorant, nerve sedative with cortisone-like action, and over all tonic.
NOTE: YLO Balsam Fir EO is distilled in mid-winter, under precise conditions, from trees grown in renewable forests here in the USA and is much superior to other brands.
Traditional Medicinal Plant Healing Heritage
Body Systems Affected
French Medical Uses
Other Health Uses
Aches & Pains (Muscular / Joints), Burns-Cuts-Sores, Coughs, Lungs (apply several drops on chest), Fever, Depression-Anger (1 drop rubbed on wrists-sniff), Stress. Apply on tailbone for grounding when overwhelmed or thoughts too busy.
The adrenals can be supported with BALSAM FIR essential oil (therapeutic-quality) which smells marvelous, is very calming & relaxing, and proven in research studies to reduce cortisol levels. ~ To lower overall cortisol stress-response levels rub 3-6 drops on soles of feet daily. I apply Balsam Fir on my back near the spine a hand’s width above my waist where the kidneys/adrenals are located.
For inflammation: Gary Young takes 20 drops of Fir oil in a glass of water. It helps him with inflammation from broken bones and old injuries. He suggests a beginner [can] take 2-3 drops of Balsam Fir in a glass of water daily.
CAUTION: - Photo-sensitive. Avoid direct sunlight for 3-6hrs after use on exposed skin. (Soles of the feet are okay. On chest under clothing is okay, too.) Sniffing from the bottle is fine as well. - Keep out of reach of children & pets.
Sources
Gaias Pharmacopeia blends including this oil:
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