Fir needles are traditionally known for their disinfecting properties.
Source:Abies sibirica is widely grown in Russia and Siberia.
Extraction: Fir Needle Essential Oil is obtained by steam distillation of the fresh needles of the Pinus type tree.
Aroma: Fir Needle essential oil has a pungent, woody and sweet scent.
Fragrance note: Middle.
Properties: Fir Needle essential oil is an uplifting oil used with massage to release the tension of life’s daily stresses and strains. It is antiseptic and astringent and can help to relieve the symptoms of the common cold including muscular aches and pains when used in massage.
Uses: Massage, baths and vaporization.
Blends well with: Benzoin, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Orange and Niaouli.
Caution: Always dilute Fir Needle essential oil to less than 5% before application to the skin. Avoid using if in the sun and may cause irritation to the eyes.