The Sitka Spruce oil is both relaxing and refreshing. It is a very hardy tree thriving under some harsh climatic conditions. I, therefore, use it with clients to help heal harsh conditions in their lives.
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Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Artisan Wild Sitka Spruce Needles Essential Oil | Picea Sitchensis |
Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Artisan Wild Sitka Spruce Needles Essential Oil | Picea Sitchensis |
Wild Sitka Spruce needle essential oil with a fresh, woody, resinous forest profile.
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Artisan Wild Sitka Spruce Needles Essential Oil
A steam-distilled essential oil from the needles of Picea Sitchensis.
Its aromatic profile is fresh and woody, with pine-resin, earthy and slightly camphoraceous nuances.
At a Glance
- Botanical name: Picea Sitchensis
- Common name: Sitka Spruce, Coast Spruce, Tidewater, Tidewater Spruce, Tideland Spruce, Yellow Spruce
- Plant part: Needles
- Extraction: Steam distilled
- Country of origin: United States
Specifications
- Botanical name: Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carrière.
- Family: Pinaceae.
- Common names: Sitka Spruce; Coast Spruce; Tideland Spruce; Yellow Spruce.
- Plant part: Needles.
- Extraction method: Steam distilled.
- Perfumery note: Top to middle.
Aromatic Profile
A full-bodied conifer aroma with the freshness of needles and the depth of wood and resin.
- Primary character: Fresh, woody and pine-like.
- Secondary facets: Resinous, earthy and slightly camphoraceous.
- Perfumery role: Top to middle note.
Composition & Formulation
A concentrated steam-distilled essential oil from needles of Picea Sitchensis.
Technical Details
- INCI: Picea sitchensis needles Oil
- Extraction: Steam distilled
- Plant part: Needles
- Appearance: Yellow
Formulation Notes
- Use in diluted aromatic formulations
- Introduce gradually when building the finished aroma
- Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air
Applications
Natural Perfumery
- Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
- Use as a top-to-middle note in perfume oils and solid fragrances
- Blends with Agarwood, Amyris, Benzoin, Bergamot and most Citrus oils, Black Currant Bud, Black Pepper
Safety & Handling
- Patch test the finished topical product.
- Oxidized conifer oils can present greater sensitization risk; store tightly closed, cool and protected from light and air.
- Use extra caution for pregnancy, children, older adults, epilepsy, sensitive users and medical conditions.
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