Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) Essential Oil

Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) Essential Oil

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PLANT DESCRIPTION

Botanical information

Latin Name : Abies balsamea
English Name : Balsam Fir
French Name : Sapin baumier
Other Name : Iroquoien ou Huron: Annedda
Family : Pinaceae
Origin : Quebec, Canada

 

AROMATHERAPY DATA SHEET

The following information was obtained from the references listed below.

Distilled Part : Needles and twigs
Extraction : Steam distillation
Main Components : a-pinene, Δ-3-carene, b-pinene, myrcene, camphene, bornyl acetate
Oil Characteristics : Transparent and clear fluid
Properties :

Antiseptic++, anti-parasitic, antispasmodic+, anti-arthrosic+, stimulant, analgesic.

 

USES

Culinary

In a number of delicatessen, we can find fir jam or infused salad dressing or even tisane of the fresh shoots. 

Environment

Balsam fir is used for its fresh and fruity aroma in many soaps and multipurpose detergents.

Perfumery

Typical coniferous smell, yet mildly sweet and fruity. 

Synergy

The synergy of Sweet Orange and Balsam Fir creates energising and uplifting atmosphere during winter time.

 

Main components

Monoterpenes: Beta-pinene (15 % to 40 %), Alpha-pinene (10 % to 30 %), Delta-3-carene (7 % to 13 %), Beta-phellandrene (7 % to 13 %),  Limonene (5 % to 10 %)

Terpene Ester: Bornyl acetate (5 % to 10 %)

DOCUMENTATION AND REFERENCES

FRANCHOMME, Pierre, Docteur PÉNOËL, Daniel, L’aromathérapie exactement, Éditions Roger Jollois.

MARIE VICTORIN, La Flore Laurentienne, Gaëtan Morin Éditeur.

LAWLESS, Julia, The Illustraded Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, Element.

MOERMAN, Daniel E., Native American Ethnobotany, Timber Press.

MATHIEU, Jacques, L'annedda, L'Arbre de Vie, Éditions Septentrion