Douglas Fir Essential Oil
$292.00
Fir Douglas is distilled from the needles and twigs, it has a warming pine-like sweet aroma. Fir Douglas is nervine and tonic.
How to Use
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Pseudotsuga menziesii |
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Synonyms |
Eastern hemlock, hemlock spruce |
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Plant family |
Pinaceae |
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Extraction |
Distillation of the needles and twigs |
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Origin |
Northern Europe |
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Plant characteristics |
A large evergreen tree with small brown cones – about 50metres high. |
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Oil characteristics |
A pale yellow oil with a warming, pine-like, almost sweet aroma. |
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Traditional use |
Used for diarrhoea, cystitis, colitis, pharyngitis and skin hygiene. |
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Blends well with |
Lime, Black Spruce, Bergamot and Cedarwood. |
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Cautions and comments |
No contra-indications known. |
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Main chemical constituents |
Pinene, limonene (85%), bornyl acetate (10%), phellandrene, myrcene, thujone (trace). |
Suitable for : All skin