Essential oil

Black Spruce – ICE – Organic

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Taille 10 ml

Description

Black Spruce ICE essential oil is primarily harvested in winter, giving it a unique scent slightly different from that of other seasons. This distinction is due to a higher α-pinene content and a reduced concentration of bornyl acetate, making it ideal for a toning and refreshing experience.

Uses

Muscle Discomfort
Apply a few drops mixed with a carrier oil and gently massage the affected areas for a soothing effect.

Soothing Use
Black Spruce ICE is valued for its calming properties during massages.

Revitalizing Effect
This essential oil may help provide a sensation of revitalization.

General Well-Being Support
It is often used to promote overall comfort and help boost energy levels.

Skin Care: Acne, psoriasis, dry eczema
Emotional Well-Being: Anxiety, stress
Energy Support: Fatigue (energy slumps)
Respiratory Support: Bronchitis, sinusitis, catarrh
Muscle & Joint Care: Muscle pain, arthritis
General Support: Hyperthyroidism, immunodeficiency, menopause
Natural Care: Intestinal and skin mycoses, intestinal and skin parasites
Men’s Comfort: Inflammatory prostatitis
Digestive Support: Solar plexus spasms

Black Spruce essential oil is a versatile ally, offering numerous benefits for both physical and emotional well-being.

Daily well-being

Apply a few drops to your lower back in the morning for a refreshing and stimulating sensation.

Inhale this essential oil for an aromatic experience that may help enhance focus and provide a revitalizing effect!

Recommendations

Contraindicated during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Not recommended for children under 12 years old.

The information provided on this website does NOT constitute medical advice for the treatment or cure of any medical condition or disease.

Functions of Black Spruce – ICE – Organic

Skin system

Cleansing Properties
Studies have shown that this essential oil helps maintain clean skin.
Relaxing Effect
Provides a sensation of relaxation and soothing comfort.
Endocrine system

Balancing Effect
Helps promote a sense of inner calm.
Immune system

Cleansing Properties
Research has shown that it helps maintain air cleanliness.
Respiratory system

Soothing Effect
May help soothe the respiratory tract.
Refreshing Sensation
Helps clear the airways.
Nervous system

Relaxing Effect
Provides a feeling of relaxation.
Natural Support
Contributes to an overall sense of well-being.
Osteoarticular system

Soothing Effect
Helps relieve feelings of pain and discomfort.

100% organic
Circular economy
Directly from the producer in Quebec
Respect the Boreal Forest
100% Genuine

Origin

To reach the Black Spruce in Boreal Forest, where it is distilled, the tourist might say that it is as far as going to SAINT-FAR-AWAY-OF-SO-FAR NORTH!

Black Spruce is a majestic conifer ranging in height from of 8 to 25 meters. These trees look after our Canadian forests from coast to coast, because this conifer grows where other species cannot grow. Favoring moist, sandy or peaty soils, this tree covers North America mainly from Canada’s Far North to the edge of the low Arctic tundra, as well as the northeastern United States.

Its twigs are rough and its frayed bark is reddish brown when young and darker when mature. Its greyish-green needles are straight and tight along its branches. Its fruit is a small purple cone that changes to light brown.

Of the forty varieties of spruce, it is the most resistant to very cold climates. It can withstand up to -60 degree Celsius temperatures according to some studies. Without its biggest enemy, which is fire, this tree could live up to 280 years.

History

Native people have been using many medicinal plants from the boreal forest for thousands of years for healing purposes. This knowledge is generally held as a form of oral tradition. Cree from the woodlands used Black Spruce as an anti-diarrheal medication by making infusions from the cones. At other times the needles and cones were used to treat diabetes. For burns, they made balms from Black Spruce resin and chewed on cones to relieve toothache.

The Montagnais First Nations from the Quebec Province used Black Spruce to prepare infusions against sore throats and to cure coughs. Native American children chewed the resin to improve the whiteness of their teeth. They attributed to Black Spruce powerful properties against scurvy. Used mainly to build settlers’ homes, the tree was also used to brew spruce beer made from: needles, cones and molasses. Under the pretext of preventing scurvy, this drink flowed freely in the evenings with the clergyand on board ships!

In 1772, the English physician, Henry Taylor, discovered a method to extract the essential oil from the spruce and recommended it for respiratory diseases. Dr. Taylor is also the founder of the first distillery in Québec City.

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Information

Latin Name: Picea mariana

English Name: Black Spruce

Botanical Family: Abietaceae or Pinaceae

Origin: Quebec, Canada

Harvest time: January to December

Distilled Parts: Twigs & Needles

Organoleptic Properties: Clear and colorless with the smell of fresh conifer, the soft resin is almost icy, slightly spicy with hints of citrus.

Components: Bornyl acetate, camphene, α-pinene , δ3-carene, β-pinene

Recommendations

Dilute in a carrier oil before applying to the skin.

Essential oils offer numerous benefits for the well-being of humans, animals, insects, and plants. It is recommended to refer to specialized aromatherapy books for proper and safe use. We also advise consulting a professional aromatherapist who can identify the biochemical groups and aromatic molecules in essential oils to optimize the effectiveness of treatments.

Storage

Rich in terpenes, conifer essential oils are particularly sensitive to oxidation.

To preserve their quality and benefits, it is essential to store them away from air, light, and heat.

References

Official website

Association forestière du sud du Québec
Le guide sylvicole du Québec - Publications du Québec
Ministère des richesses naturelles de l’Ontario
National Library of Medicine, Schafer, D. and W. Schafer (1981). “Pharmacological studies with an ointment containing menthol, camphene and essential oils for broncholytical and secretolytical effects.” Arzneimittel-Forschung/Drug Research 31(1): 82-86.
Ressources naturelles Canada

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