Essential oil

Larch - Taramack – Organic

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Description

Larch or Tamarack essential oil evokes softness, tranquility, balance, and freshness. Its delicate scent, supple needles, and even its name—meaning “honey”—all embody gentleness, subtly promoting overall well-being. It is also an excellent ally for clearing mental fog or quieting the endless chatter in your mind that hinders concentration.

Choose serenity with this essential oil. It supports comfort, relaxation, and… silence. Stay focused!

Uses

Traditionally used for comfort in cases of bronchitis, pneumonia, and other respiratory conditions.

Helps promote sleep

Helps relieve chronic discomfort, joint and muscle pains

Assist with fatigue.

Daily well-being

Mental stimulant.
Helps improve concentration.
Perceived as supporting logical thinking.
Used to foster psychological resilience.

Recommendations

Contraindicated during the first trimester of pregnancy.

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

Functions of Larch - Taramack – Organic

Digestive system

Traditionally used to promote digestion, stimulate appetite, and provide comfort in cases of mild intestinal spasms. Used as an antiparasitic and antifungal, and to relax the solar plexus.
Endocrine system

The oil is traditionally used to support general well-being, including support for the endocrine system and relaxation of smooth muscles.
Immune system

Traditionally used to purify the air. Known for its antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, and antiparasitic properties.
Respiratory system

Used to support the lymphatic system, help clear the respiratory tract, and provide comfort in case of inflammation.
Nervous system

Helping to relieve pain and promote relaxation.
Osteoarticular system

Used to help reduce inflammation and relieve pain.

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

Origin

The tamarack or American larch is also called a ‘red spruce’ in the vernacular of our French ancestors. Because the different resinous trees were misunderstood, they were all grouped with the same name. Today we know that these trees are part of the Pinaceae family and not the Epiceae family, like black or white spruce. The peculiarity of this native tree is that it is the only Canadian conifer to lose its needles at the end of autumn. But before losing its needles, they will change from green to a flamboyant golden yellow. Thus, adding to the many vibrant autumnal colours of our beautiful Canadian forests.

The larch is found all over Canada. The terrain conducive to its development is moist, light and well-drained soils, but it does not tolerate much shade, which would explain its presence in sphagnum peat bogs. Under ideal conditions, it can reach up to 22 meters in height after twenty years of growth. It grows three times faster than a fir or spruce tree.

Its bark is grey when it is young and turns into small reddish brown scales over time. The larch’s cones are less than 2 cm long and can stick to the tree for a year. During flowering, the flowers of the male cones are yellow and those of the female cones are pink. Its needles are supple and soft to the touch. They are light green and measure 2 to 5 cm in length. They grow back every spring in groups of 30 to 40 per cluster.

Its hard and heavy wood is resistant to moisture and makes it an excellent choice for outdoor use. It is used to make patios, shingles, stilts, boats, and canoe skins, as well as studs, poles and railroad ties. In the past, barn floors were made with this essential wood, because its durability allowed it to resist the hooves and urine of horses!

The larch is the official emblem tree for the Northwest Territories.

History

Several Amerindian tribes made a decoction of larch needles along with the cambium to help with colds, fever and the flu. Young branches were infused for their laxative power. A poultice made from the inside of the bark plus its leaves, dried up draining wounds and stopped hemorrhaging. This tree possessed many benefits including those of helping in cases of rheumatism, tuberculosis, anemia and even gonorrhea.

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Information

Latin Name: Larix laricina

French Name: Mélèze Laricin

English Name: Eastern Larch, Tamarack

Botanical Family: Pinaceae

Origin: Quebec, Canada

Harvest time: July to September

Distilled Parts: Twigs & Needles

Organoleptic Specificities: Clear and colorless with the smell of fresh conifer; balsamic, exotic and woody

Components: α-pinene, Δ3-carene, β-pinene, bornyl acetate, β-pinene, myrcene, camphene

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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