Fir is a small to medium-size conical evergreen tree typically growing to 14–20 metres tall with a narrow conic crown and a flat needle-like leaves often with a small patch of stomata near the tip, and two white stomatal bands below, and a slightly notched tip, has aromatic needle-like leaves and purple fir cones, native to North America.
• Its needles are the most important part where active ingredients and powerful chemical compounds are located.
Plant Description
History
Types & Varieties
Varieties of Fir
Balsam (Abies balsamea var. balsamea) – Bracts subtending seed scales short, not visible on the closed cones.
Bracted balsam (Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis) – Bracts subtending seed scales longer, visible on the closed cone.
Mechanism of Action
Additional Information
Key Actions
Usable Parts
needles
Its needles are the most important part where active ingredients and powerful chemical compounds are located.
Directions of Preparation
Recommended Dosage
Its Active Constituents:
• Its Essential Oil contain:
• Tricyclene,
• Alpha-pinene,
• Beta-caryophyllene,
• Alpha-humulene borneol,
• Limonene,
• Acetate,
• Myrcene,
• Its leaves contain:
• A liquid oleoresin (active constituent).
Health Benefits of Fir
Detoxification
• Fir Essential Oil is also supportive to the urinary system and hematologic (blood) system.
• Its Essential Oil is Diuretic, eliminating the toxic remains, uric acid, fat deposits and salts in the body by stimulating the frequency and quantity of urine.
• Massaging the body with 10 drops of it Essential Oil mixed with 10ml of Coconut Oil can improve the health of the kidneys, treat Kidney Stones or renal calculi, urinary Infections, food Poisoning.
• Its bark extracts is used for curing kidney problems such as Flushing out toxins, detoxifying the body by inducing Sweating and bringing blood to the surface of the Skin.
Foods & Detoxification
Immune System
• Its Essential Oil has high concentration of anti-septic organic compounds that stimulate the Immune System and prevent dangerous Infections.
• Its Essential Oil has an ORAC score of 20,500 µTE/100 g, which can help protect against free radical damage and support the Immune System.
Foods & Immune System
Infections
• Fir Essential Oil contain three (3) constituents (alpha-pinene, beta-caryophyllene and alpha-humulene) which possesses anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-septic properties, effective against the gram negative and gram positive bacteria including staphylococcus aureus (responsible for Wounds and other Skin Infections) and Escherichia coli.
• It has anti-septic and Stimulant effect, thus useful for Congestion, chest Infections (such as Bronchitis) and Urinary Tract System conditions (such as Cystitis) and frequent urination.
Foods & Infections
Metabolism
• Its Essential Oil is a general body Stimulant, enhancing the functions of the excretory system and boosting the metabolic functions naturally.
Foods & Metabolism
Musculoskeletal System
• Fir Essential Oil soothing nature is ideal for soothing pain and relaxing aching muscles.
• It is stimulating and Laxative, when taken internally.
• It is emollient and cooling, when used externally.
• Its Essential Oil poultices can be used for easing of sore muscles and joints, relieving Arthritis, rheumatism and muscular pain.
Foods & Musculoskeletal System
Respiratory System
• Its Essential Oil is supportive to Respiratory Systems such as the lungs, Sinuses and throat.
• Its rubbed externally, on the chest or applied as a plaster for Respiratory Infections.
• Its oil has anti-tussive properties that acts as an effective Cough suppressant, refreshing Expectorant, by loosening the mucous and the phlegm deposits in the lungs and Respiratory tract, thus cleansing the Respiratory passages, speeding up the recovery process and maintaining clear Sinuses.
Foods & Respiratory System
Skin Health
• The Astringent properties of its Essential Oil is effective in treating Acne, injuries, Infections, sores, Wounds, cuts, mild Allergies, insect bites, Psoriasis, itching, pimples, Eczema, Skin diseases, poor Skin, scabies and sores, while its anti-oxidant properties helps Fight against the free radicals and prevents premature aging.
• Mix 2 drops of its Essential Oil with 1 ml Jojoba Oil or to your regular Skin care cream and apply it on the affected areas in circular movements.
• Its Resin is smeared on Burns, cuts, sores, chest and back for Colds and chest problems.
• Its Gums ointments can be used to treat itches, sores, Wounds, insect bites, boils and Infections.
Foods & Skin Health
