PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Botanical information
| Latin Name: | Abies balsamea |
| English Name: | Balsam Fir |
| French Name: | Balsam fir |
| Other Name: | Iroquoian or 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 herbal tea 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 energizing 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, Doctor PÉNOËL, Daniel, Aromatherapy exactly , Roger Jollois Editions.
MARIE VICTORIN, The Laurentian Flora , Gaëtan Morin Editor.
LAWLESS, Julia, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils , Element.
MOERMAN, Daniel E., Native American Ethnobotany , Timber Press.
MATHIEU, Jacques, The Annedda, The Tree of Life , Septentrion Editions
