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Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Silver Fir Needles Essential Oil Abies Alba Artisan Distilled For aromatherapy, Skin care and Perfume
Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Silver Fir Needles Essential Oil Abies Alba Artisan Distilled For aromatherapy, Skin care and Perfume
Steam-distilled Abies alba needle oil with earthy old-forest woods, dry coniferous depth and a persistent base note.
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Botanical Name: Abies Alba.
Family Name: Pinaceae.
Common Name: Norway Silver Fir, European Silver Fir, Silver Fir, Giant Fir.
INCI: Abies Alba needles Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam distilled.
Parts Used: Needles.
Note: Base note.
Odor: Earthy woody, old forest with undertone dry and woody.
Appearance: Light Yellow.
Country of Origin: United States.
The Silver Fir is an evergreen native to the high altitude forests of northern Europe. There it is widely used as a Christmas tree. The Abies genus is the largest tree. The needles are silvery white, which gives it its name. It is a tree that lives more than 600 years and is capable of surviving extreme temperatures and lack of solar radiation.
In aromatherapy it is widely used to cleanse negative energies, shamans used it to eliminate heavy energies in people. It has calming properties in flu processes, lung and bronchial diseases.
In perfumery it is used as a base note, especially in men's perfumery, it is capable of anchoring fleeting notes.
Not for use during pregnancy, with the elderly, infants, or if epileptic. Possible skin irritant in some individuals; dilute well.
General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.
Specifications of Silver Fir Needle Essential Oil
- Botanical name: Abies alba
- Family: Pinaceae
- Preferred common names: Silver fir and European silver fir
- Source-listed INCI: Abies Alba Needle Oil
- Extraction method: Steam distilled
- Part used: Needles
- Note: Base, according to the supplier
- Odor: Earthy wood, old forest and dry woody undertones
- Appearance: Light yellow
- Country of origin: United States, according to the supplier
- Botanical note: “Norway” and “giant fir” can refer to other conifers and should not replace the Abies alba identity
Aromatic Profile
A grounded coniferous profile combining damp earth, mature forest, dry wood and fresh needle lift, with enough persistence to anchor fleeting notes.
Blending Direction
- Pairs with cedarwood, cypress, pine, spruce, juniper, frankincense and balsams.
- Works with citrus and aromatic herbs for brighter forest openings.
- Useful in woody, coniferous, earthy, masculine, winter and incense structures.
Formulation & Usage
Research on Abies alba shows pronounced variability by provenance and plant part. Needle oils commonly feature pinenes, limonene, camphene, β-phellandrene and bornyl acetate, but only the current GC-MS can specify this lot.
Required Verification
- Obtain the batch COA, SDS, GC-MS, allergen declaration and IFRA certificate.
- Clarify whether US origin refers to growing, distillation or distribution.
- Confirm oxidation status and storage history.
Formulation
- Use for coniferous body and woody persistence in fragrance, soap and aromatic bases.
- Set use level by the current product-category documentation.
- Do not convert traditional energetic, respiratory or bronchial uses into therapeutic claims.
Applications
Perfumery
For earthy old-forest accords, dry coniferous bases and persistent woody structure.
Soap & Bath
For clean pine-fir character after oxidation, allergen and finished-product stability testing.
Incense & Home Fragrance
For forest and winter aromatic concepts subject to the applicable exposure category.
Safety
- For external use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted.
- Oxidized conifer oils may increase sensitization risk; store tightly closed, cool and protected from light.
- Use the current SDS, allergen declaration and IFRA certificate and patch test the finished formulation.
- Avoid eyes, mucosa and damaged skin and ensure ventilation for diffused use.
- The supplier advises against use during pregnancy, with infants, elderly users or epilepsy; seek qualified advice for vulnerable users, medical conditions or medication.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.