SPRUCE (P. sitchensis)

... and BLACK SPRUCE (Picea mariana)

Produced by steam distillation in Canada. Other varieties may be available from Austria.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Monoterpene ester classification.

USAGE HISTORY: Established usage in European and Native American medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-suppository; topical; inhalation (Do not use orally, except in homeopathic dosage.)
• Treats intestinal fungal infections (Candida and parasites) (Parasiticide)
• Respiratory tonic and antiseptic, treats bronchitis, asthma, coughs (Expectorant, antitussive)
• Relieves muscle aches, poor circulation, aching joints, arthritis (Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, cortisone-like action)
• Relieves prostate inflammation, vaginal candida
• Acne, dry eczema, helps to tighten tissue with excess water content (Diuretic)
• Aids hyperthyroid, pituitary balance, restores depleted adrenals, ovarian tonic
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, nervous

PERFUME NOTE:

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Removes emotional blocks, provides feelings of protection
• Eases experience of loss, encourages communication
• Very grounding, yet emotionally uplifting
• Chakra: Throat, brow, solar plexus (opens crown-root connection)
• Energetic properties: Masculine/neutral, opens feet and etheric body (1st level), increases energy flow in brain, lessens “thinking”, increases “awareness” and mental receptivity