FIR

Including fir balsam (Abies balsamifera), silver fir (Abies alba), Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Siberian fir (Abies siberica)

Distilled from the needles of the tree, in Canada, Russia, USA, and Europe. There are around 40 species of fir tree.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Chemical class: monoterpene, ester.

USAGE HISTORY: Used extensively in Native American herbal medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral in homeopathic dosage only; topical; inhalation
• Immune stimulant, good for colds, coughs, fever, flu, staph, bronchitis, rhinitis, respiratory infections; strengthens immunity, enhances absorption of vitamin C (Antiseptic, antibacterial, deodorant, antitussive, expectorant)
• Stimulates/balances endocrine glands
• Urinary antiseptic, treats urinary bacterial infections, cystitis
• Heals burns, cuts, wounds, itching, hemorrhoids (Vulnerary, cicatrizant, astringent, disinfectant)
• Cleansing and purifying to lymphatic system, removes lymphatic deposits, helps to reduce cellulite
• Strong laxative effects, treats intestinal parasites and worms (Laxative, vermifuge)
• Muscle pain relief, good for loosening muscles before sports activities (Antispasmodic, analgesic)
• Systems: Immune, respiratory, integumentary, lymphatic, digestive, genito-urinary, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Tonic effect on the central nervous system
• Warming and grounding to the emotions
• Clears the mind, opens and frees mind of limitations
• Chakra: (Solar plexus)
• Energy body: opens energy flow between emotional body, mental body, and spiritual body.