Abies procera needles, wildcrafted, steam distilled, from the USA.

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Description: Noble Fir Needle Oil is extracted using steam distillation from the branches and needles of the Noble Fir tree. The tree is itself is commonly used as a Christmas tree, making the aroma of Noble Fir Needle Oil very familiar and comforting to most.

Colour: Pale yellow, greenish blue tinge.

Common Uses: Fir needle is reported to help with arthritis, bronchitis, colds, coughs, flu, muscle aches, rheumatism, sinusitis.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Aroma: Noble Fir Needle essential oil has a fresh, woody, earthy, sharp scent.

History: This popular oil is used to bring out masculine, outdoorsy attributes in men's fragrances, bath preparations, air fresheners, herbal, moss, soaps, shaving creams, soaps, laundry, cleaning products, potpourri, mouthwash, massage oils, lotions, hair products, aromatherapy products, body sprays, skin care products, cosmetics, and other household products.

Possible Uses: Arthritis, bronchitis, colds, coughs, flu, muscle aches, rheumatism, sinusitis. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 60-66.]

Constituents: Santene, tricylene, a-pinene, myrcene, careen, limonene, phellandrene, terpinolene, borneol, terpinen-r-ol acetate, piperitone. [B. Lawrence, "Fir Oil," Perfumer & Flavorist, December/January 1979, 54, cited in Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Australia: The Perfect Potion, 1997), 164.]

Safety Information: Possible skin irritation.[Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 206.]

Cautions: Non-toxic, non-irritant. Avoid use in the sun. Liquid may cause irritation to the eyes.