Silver Fir Essential Oil Datasheet
In North America, the Native American people use its resin for medicinal purposes and spiritual rituals. Today, massage therapists use Silver Fir essential oil to assist a client’s muscular and nervous systems.
PLANT PART
Needles, Twigs and Cones
AROMA
Outdoorsy, Balsamic, Piney, Woodsy
NOTE
Top-Middle
Essential Oil Datasheets
Essential Oil Datasheet | Silver Fir
Silver Fir – Abies alba
Silver Fir essential oil is best known as the “Christmas tree” scent and is used mainly as timber. Its small, coniferous shape, like a pyramid and silvery-white bark, traces back to ancient biblical times as the “balm of Gilead.” In North America, the Native American people use its resin for medicinal purposes and spiritual rituals. Today, massage therapists use it to assist clients’ muscular systems and nervous systems.
Country of Origin:
Native to Northern Europe mountain regions; cultivated in Switzerland, Poland, Germany, France, Austria, Russia, United States and Canada.
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Botanical Family:
Pinaceae
Chemical Families:
Monoterpenes
Precautions
- Safe during entire pregnancy.
- Non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing.
Therapeutic Properties
Silver Fir offers support to the immune system as an anti-infectious, antiviral, and expectorant oil. Other benefits include using it for reducing cellulite, edema, poor circulation, and muscular cramps.
| Analgesic | Antifungal | Antirheumatic |
| Antiviral | Antiseptic | Antispasmodic |
| Astringent | Deodorant | Diuretic |
| Insecticide | Rubefacient | Stimulant (circulatory) |
| Tonic | Airborne anti-microbial | Antibacterial |
| Expectorant | Immunostimulant | Anti-allergic |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Circulation Issues
Massage topically to affected area to increase circulation.
Digestive System
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Immune System
Immune System
Colds & Flu
Take in a capsule internally and diffuse aromatically to support the immune system.
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Limbic System
Limbic System
Stress & Foggy Mind
Diffuse aromatically with frankincense for better focus and clarity of thoughts.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Pain & Sore Muscles
Apply topically to affected areas with wintergreen.
Muscle Fatigue & Regeneration
Apply topically to soothe muscles.
Bursitis & Rheumatica
Apply topically to affected areas.
Nervous System
Nervous System
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Asthma & Sinusitis
Dilute and massage topically unto chest and diffuse aromatically.
Airborne Pathogens
Diffuse aromatically to fight germs.
Bronchitis & Congestion
Apply topically to chest or bridge of nose.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Urinary Infection & Edema
Apply topically over bladder area for relief.
Uses
Silver Fir helps with immune support, provides antiviral protection, and works as an expectorant. It is also anti-infectious and is good for allergies and sinus infections.
Safety
This oil is considered non-toxic, non-irritating. To avoid sensitization, use at low dilution when applying to the skin.