Black Spruce contains a good percentage of borneol and/or bornyl acetate. They act directly on moods like a forest bath when diffused and topically applied. Borneol is very effective as a sedative and to combat fatigue and stress. Its wonderful active ingredients act as an antidote for joint and muscle pain, for rheumatism, cramps, and neuralgia. Its action is optimized by balsam fir and balsam fir.
Identification
Name on label: Black Spruce Essential Oil
Botanical species: Picea mariana
Family: Pinaceae
Part used: Needles and twigs
Extraction method: Steam distillation
Origin: Canada
Main constituents: Borneyl acetate, Camphene, and Alpha pinenes
Uses: Massages, inhalations, diffusions.
Properties for external use
- General tonic
- Powerful antispasmodic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antibacterial
- Expectorant
- Cough suppressant
- Anti-stress
Main uses for external use
- Its tonic action helps with concentration as well as for effort and sports.
- Helps to alleviate muscle, digestive, and respiratory spasms.
- Helps to calm sensations of heat as well as redness resulting from the inflammatory process.
- Helps to fight against infections such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
- Helps to expel mucus to clear the airways.
- Helps to reduce cough reflex.
Note 1:
Can be used locally on joints for its anti-inflammatory effect.
Note 2:
Can also be used for massage on the back areas of the lungs to help relieve bronchitis and colds.
Directions for use
Massage: To achieve a 5% dilution, ideal for massages, mix 5 ml of essential oil with 100 ml of vegetable oil, alcohol-free gel, cream, or virgin massage emulsion.
Essential oil diffuser: Add 15 drops of essential oil to a diffuser for 10 to 15 minutes once a day for a room of 10' X 12' (3 m X 4 m) or according to the size of the room.
Dry inhalation: Apply 2 or 3 drops of essential oil on a handkerchief and breathe for two minutes, morning and evening to help reduce stress.
Other use: For concentration, exams, and sports tests, apply a drop directly on the inner wrists before the test.
Recommendations and precautions for use
Attention: People with thyroid problems, asthma, or epilepsy should not use in high doses. For people with allergic profiles, perform a skin test before use.
IMPORTANT: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES, AND LIGHT. FLAMMABLE.
