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Black Spruce Essential Oil
Essential Facts
Country of Origin: Canada
Plant Parts:
Needles
Cultivation Method: Certified Organic
Note Classification: Top/Middle
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Botanical Family: Pinaceae
Chemical Family: Esters, Monoterpenes
Distillation Date: Fall 2012
Approx. Shelf Life: 4-5 years
Batch: blkspr2012
What Stillpoint "Nose"
Black Spruce Essential Oil has an immediate grounding effect. It is great for centering, calming and focusing. If one can picture the full, majestic Black Spruce tree, a sense of rootedness and expansiveness occurs. Once feeling grounded, we can feel more connected to our breath, opening and expanding on many levels.
Black Spruce Essential Oil is distilled from the needles of the tree, which provide respiration for the whole tree. No wonder Black Spruce essential oil allows us to feel more connected…to the earth and to the breath. This essential oil is wonderful when working with the root (1st chakra) and heart (4th chakra). It assists us in working with our shadow side thus allowing a higher vibration to occur.
Black Spruce Essential Oil allows us to recall memories. The oil has a way of connecting us not just to the earth and breath, but to ourselves as well, reminding us of memories from days gone by. We have found that when we are connected deeply to the earth that we can then open up to our higher selves. When we can feel more comfortable and grounded in our physical bodies, all things are possible!
Black Spruce Essential Oil has always been one of the essential oils that we reach for time and again especially when dealing with any muscular issues. It has a way of penetrating deeply, yet gently, thus allowing the muscles to relax and be soothed.
Traditional Use
Black Spruce Essential Oil is rich in monoterpenes that give this oil its anti-inflammatory and analgesic therapeutic effects. It also is high in camphene, a monoterpene known for its mucolytic and respiratory benefits. The other chemical component of significant value, bornyl acetate, has multiple therapeutic values. It is what gives Black Spruce not only added analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, but the energetic and emotional support for calming and sedating.
Black Spruce Essential Oil is antiseptic and expectorant and therefore is ideally used for many respiratory issues. It is an ideal remedy for many lung ailments such as asthma and bronchitis especially when used in an inhalation blend.
It can be used in diffusers, since it is known as an airborne deodorizer and decongestant. It can also be used in salves or creams for the same respiratory benefits.
According to Dr Kurt Schnabelt, Black Spruce is also known to strengthen and support the adrenal glands during times of stress and fatigue. This supports the fact that Black Spruce is not only calming and sedating, but uplifting as well.
Energetics and Chakras:
1st Chakra - survival and support, 2nd Chakra - relationships, creation energy, 4th Chakra - unconditonal love, 6th Chakra - perspective, Balancing, Expansive, Grounding, Introspective, Protective, Uplifting
Energetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities
- Grounding/Rootedness
- Calming/Sedative
- Centering/Focusing
- Restorative Helps open the lungs and the heart (4th chakra)
- Strengthens self identity and the root (1st chakra)
Therapeutic Benefits:
Analgesic, Anti-anxiety, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-spasmodic, Diuretic, Mucolytic, Warming
Aroma:
Balsamic, Coniferous, Fresh, Piney, Resinous, Slightly sweet, Woody
Recipes and Blends
Muscle and Joint Relief
- 5 drops Black Spruce, (Picea mariana)
- 5 drops Lavender, (Lavandula angustofolia)
- 5 drops Balsam Fir, (Abies balsamea)
- 5 drops Central Plai, (Zingiber cassumunar)
Add essential oils to 2 oz unscented lotion or carrier oil such as Jojoba.
This is a wonderful blend to relieve pain and inflammation in muscles and joints.
Blends Well With...
Black Spruce Essential Oil essential oil blends well with: Frankincense carterii Essential Oil essential oils.
Safety Information
No known specific safety concerns associated with this essential oil, unless oxidized.
References
- Damon K., Damon P. Aromatherapy Scent and Psyche. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press; 1995.
- Haas M. Quick Reference Guide for 114 Important Essential Oils. San Rafeal, CA: Terra Linda Scent and Image; 2004
