Black Spruce

This Canadian conifer provides an essential oil composed of various monoterpenes and a significant amount of bornyl acetate (25-30%), the characteristic ester of the Abietaceae. This last ingredient explains why the aroma of this essential oil is immediately seductive by its sweetness. Black spruce EO can be used, like Scots pine EO, for its oxygenating and balsamic properties. But its most common and most documented use concerns its hormono-like properties, through its ability to promote adrenal cortex recovery in cases of intense physical fatigue and profound asthenia.

• Not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy or in children under 12 years of age.
• Potential endocrine effects, take this into account when using.
• This oil has a tendency to irritate when used pure, so be sure to dilute it sufficiently for skin use.
• Risk of allergy (limonene): take care not to overdose in mixtures. An elbow test is recommended prior to any skin application (min 48 hours before use).
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Keep out of reach of children.

This summary is given for information purposes: it is a synthesis of the properties described in recognised aromatherapy books and/or in accordance with ancestral and popular traditions. The properties* presented are taken from the book ‘Aromathérapie Corps et Ame’ by André Bitsas, published by Amyris. It is in no way a medical information or a list of indications.