How Is Black Spruce Essential Oil Unique?

A member of the pine family, Picea mariana is a tree that grows all over the northernmost regions of North America. The slow-growing, upright black spruce tree dominates much of the Alaskan and northeast Canada landscape because it is particularly hearty and tolerant of nutrient-poor soils. Generally considered too small to be used for timber, black spruce is often used as pulp to produce smaller consumer items, such as chopsticks. Possibly the most important feature of the black spruce is the volatile aromatic compounds that are produced within its needles.

Black Spruce essential oil has a diverse composition, made up primarily of the monoterpenes bornyl acetate, alpha-pinene, camphene, and delta-3-carene. This distinct combination of volatile aromatic compounds results in an essential oil with amazing aromatic and topical benefits.

How Can I Use Black Spruce Aromatically?

The first thing you notice when you open the cap of an essential oil is the aroma, and the crisp, woody scent of Black Spruce is no different. Due to its rich concentration of bornyl acetate and alpha-pinene, Black Spruce has a potent grounding and restoring aroma that is a perfect complement to many environments and situations.

  1. Diffuse to promote relaxation throughout the day.
  2. Use as part of an aromatherapy massage to reduce stress and maintain feelings of easy breathing.
  3. Put a few drops in your palms, rub together, and inhale before a yoga session to promote a grounding effect and feelings of clear breathing.

How Can I Use Black Spruce Topically?

Used topically, Black Spruce is known for its cleansing properties that provide a number of possible uses around the home and in your daily self-care regimen.


  1. Add a few drops of Black Spruce to your DIY surface cleaner for an earthy scent and increased surface cleansing.
  2. Use Black Spruce as your primary essential oil in an aromatherapy massage to take advantage of its skin cleansing and soothing properties.

Conclusion
Whether diffused to help maintain a relaxing environment or used to improve your skin Black Spruce essential oil is the perfect addition to your daily essential oil regimen.
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Plant Description
Historically used by Native Americans to promote skin health and as part of their spiritual healing and cleansing practices, Black Spruce is a powerful wood essential oil. Distilled from the needles and branches of the Picea mariana tree, Black Spruce essential oil is high in bornyl acetate, a chemical component that promotes relaxation and calmness. Start your day off with the cooling and soothing benefits of Black Spruce, both topically and aromatically. After strenuous exercise, or when your body is in need of topical support, massage Black Spruce into the skin with a carrier to create a soothing, comforting massage. Diffuse Black Spruce or apply to the back of the neck throughout the day to create feelings of harmony and balance. The refreshing aroma of Black Spruce essential oil is often used in aromatherapy to help maintain feelings of clear airways and easy breathing.

 
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