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Hydrosol

Balsam Poplar – Organic

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The quality of a hydrosol depends on the plant and the soil in which the plant grew. It also depends on the quality of the air, the climatic conditions during the growth of the plant, the precise time chosen to collect the plant, the waiting time before distillation and, of course, the quality of the water.
Uses

Utilisés pour :
acné
coup de soleil
coupures
démangeaisons
eczéma
éraflures
irritations cutanées
piqûres de moustiques
plaies

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

Balsam Poplar – Organic

Functions of Balsam Poplar – Organic

  • Skin system

    Utilisé en aromathérapie
    comme cicatrisant
    comme antiprurigineux
    comme apaisant
    comme anti-infectieuse

  • 100% organic

  • Circular economy

  • Directly from the producer in Quebec

  • Respect the Boreal Forest

  • 100% Genuine

Origin

Balsam Poplar is a tree native to Canada, which is found in northern Quebec. It is the only leafy tree in the northern villages able to withstand our winter temperatures. This large tree can measure up to 35 meters in height and can live up to 70 years. Balsam Poplars thrive in moist soils often found at the edge of aqueous environments. It can also grow in sandy soils. In the countryside, it is often planted and used by humans as a windbreak.

The young tree is recognizable by its greenish-gray bark, which gradually turns to gray with age, eventually developing cracks. Its leaves are ovate in shape. They are rounded at the base, then taper into a point at their ends. Dark green in color, they have very small teeth along their edges and can measure between 7 and 12 cm.

In the springtime, a very pleasant smell emanates from these resin-soaked buds. Which earned it its name Poplar Balsam, because not only does it perfume the air with this beautiful smell of sweet resin, but it also gives a balm with very interesting therapeutic characteristics.

History

Balsam Poplar was highly valued by Native American populations for its medicinal properties. Indeed, it was traditionally mostly used to help with skin problems or lung infections. Although it was also used for more generalized care treatment. The Balsam Poplar has various different advantages, for example, it was also used as a cleanser for hair, as well as clothing made out of deer skin.

The Iroquois used Balsam Poplar for arthritis, skin rashes and even as a laxative. They also made a decoction to give to horses for the treatment of worms.

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Information

Recommendations

Essential oils and hydrosols are wonderful for the well-being of humans, animals, insects and plants. There are many books on the subject of aromatherapy and they should be referred to for the proper and safe use of essential oils and hydrosols. We also recommend that you consult an aromatherapy professional, who will be able to target the aromatic molecules of essential oils or hydrosols and their biochemical groupings, thereby increasing the effectiveness of your care.

Storage

We do not add any preservatives to our hydrosols, so they should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from light and air, in order to keep them for 1 to 3 years.

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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