Essential Oil: Balsam Fir

The refreshing smell of balsam fir essential oil is like a walk in the forest. Fir trees (abies genus) are known in traditional folk medicine for their qualities in treating a wide variety of ailments.

Species: Abies balsamea
Country of Origin: Canada

How to use our pure balsam fir essential oil:

• Massage oil or rollerball: 10-15 drops/ 30mL of carrier oil such as fractionated coconut, sunflower, etc. Apply to chest, back, under nose, temples, etc.
• Inhaler: 5-10 drops in inhaler, inhale through the nose deeply
• Diffuser: 5-6 drops in water
• Baths: add 2-5 drops into tsp of a carrier oil. 
• Lotion or shampoo: add 15-20 drops per 60 mL of unscented base/lotion.

Safety and drug interactions: appears to be non-toxic, non irritating, and non-sensitizing

Cautions: Avoid while pregnant or breast feeding. Historically, balsam fir was used to cause abortion.
Interactions: May add to the effects of antibiotics/antibacterials and anticancer drugs and supplements.

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