Fir Essential Oil (three types)The most common fir essential oil comes from the pine tree family and blends well with a number of floral and citrus oils. Abies alba is a good chest rub for coughs and colds when diluted in a carrier oil. It is also effective when used for inhalation aromatherapy. The other oils, Douglass fir and white fir, can be quite strong and need to be patch-tested before application to the skin; these are strong oils and dilution is definitely required. Douglass fir oil is an anti-tumoral agent when diluted and used as a topical rub. Any type of fir oil also helps to energize mental function. Botanical Family: Pinaceae Extraction: Steam distilled from needles Properties: Use for bronchitis, coughs, respiratory congestion, sinusitis, rheumatism; grounding and stimulating to the mind; researched for antibacterial properties Uses: Diffuse or apply topically; skin test for sensitivity first Botanical Family: Abietaceae Botanical Family: Abietaceae Extraction: Steam distilled Properties: Antioxidant, antitumoral Uses: Diffuse or apply topically diluted, skin test for contact sensitivity FIR ESSENTIAL OIL to HOME PAGE INDEX
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