White Fir Essential Oil
November 13, 2011 | Posted in: Herbs & Essential Oils
Source: Utah, USA
Distillation: Artisan distilled by steam distillation, from wild needles, stems, and wood
Botanical name: Abies concolor
White fir has a history of medicinal use among many Native American tribes of the southwest. It has been used as a tea of decoction, and the sap or resin has been applied as a wound dressing and even to fill tooth cavities.
The aromatic properties of white fir boost the immune system. Inhaling the essential oil can relieve symptoms from respiratory infections, flu, staph, bronchitis, rhinitis, and coughing.
White fir stimulates cleansing of the lymphatic system, has a balancing effect on the endocrine system, and is a strong laxative when taken internally (at the proper dilution rate).
It is a superb essential oil for kidney and bladder issues, helping to dissolve stones, and clearing the urinary system of infection.
The White fir can live between 300 and 500 years, and carries within its chemical signature the wisdom of a long lived species. It can help us relax into the present moment, while keeping our connection to the long term view. It encourages the release of any attachments that do not serve in the current time of our lives.
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