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Balsam Fir Resin - Organic

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Description

Also known as balsam gum or Canada balsam, Balsam Fir resin reveals a rich and enveloping aromatic profile with warm, woody, and slightly sweet notes. Deep and long-lasting, its scent evokes the vibrant sap of majestic conifers.


Naturally beading on the bark and thickened by the northern cold, this resin is hand-harvested with care and respect. A raw, precious, and ancestral substance from the living heart of the boreal forest.
Uses

Skin care: Traditionally used to soothe mucous membrane irritations (such as oral lesions or
labial/genital herpes), and to support dry eczema, acne, fungal infections, or cutaneous infestations.

Respiratory system: Traditionally used in cases of bronchitis, sinusitis, or respiratory congestion (catarrh).

Muscles and joints: Applied to help relieve muscle pain or stiffness associated with arthritis.

Digestive support: In some traditions, used for intestinal fungal or parasitic imbalances.

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

Balsam Fir Resin - Organic

Functions of Balsam Fir Resin - Organic

    • 100% organic

    • Circular economy

    • Directly from the producer in Quebec

    • Respect the Boreal Forest

    • 100% Genuine
    Écorce de Sapin Baumier

    Origin

    Balsam Fir is native to the northern forests of central and eastern North America. This pyramid-shaped evergreen conifer thrives in a variety of soils and climates. Like the Black Spruce, it is highly resistant to the intense cold of northern regions. It can grow up to 25 meters tall and live up to 150 years.

    It is easily distinguished from other conifers by its flat, dark green, non-prickly and fragrant needles, marked with two white stripes on the underside. The bark blisters contain a viscous, sticky resin known as balsam gum, Canada balsam, or Canadian turpentine.

    History

    Numerous uses of conifers among Indigenous Peoples are documented in the literature. Indigenous nations, the Sisters of Providence, and even the renowned Hildegard von Bingen used Balsam Fir balm to tend to cuts, ulcers, rheumatism, kidney pain, chronic respiratory issues, or simply as a tonic.

    The bark was also widely used by First Nations in decoctions or infusions to address internal issues such as tuberculosis or diarrhea. The Ojibwa boiled the resin twice, mixed with tallow or fat, to make pitch for sealing their canoes.

    Europeans used Balsam Gum in optics to bond glass lenses, due to its excellent clarity.

    Today,Balsam Fir is the iconic Christmas tree for many Western families. In early Canadian winter, its slightly sweet, resinous scent with a hint of grapefruit fills homes with joy and warmth during the holiday season.

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    Information

    Balsam Fir resin can be incorporated into topical care products such as lotions, oils, or salves. Some commercial preparations already contain it, but it’s also possible to make a simple homemade emulsion using equal parts (50/50) resin and vegetable oil.

    Apply this preparation to the targeted areas and allow it to absorb for as long as possible. If any sticky residue remains before full absorption, a gentle vegetable oil can be used to cleanse the skin. Reapply as needed.

    Recommendations

    Consult a healthcare professional before internal use.

    Handle with care: its texture is very sticky. We recommend keeping a fatty
    substance such as vegetable oil or butter on hand to help dilute the resin.

    Storage

    Store at room temperature, away from light.


    Handle with care: its texture is very sticky. We recommend keeping a fatty substance such as vegetable oil or butter on hand to help dilute the resin.

    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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