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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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Botanical Name: Picea Sitchensis.
Family Name: Pinaceae.
Common Name: Sitka Spruce, Coast Spruce, Tidewater, Tidewater Spruce, Tideland Spruce, Yellow Spruce.
INCI: Picea sitchensis needles Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam distilled.
Parts Used: Needles.
Note: Top to middle note.
Odor: It has a fresh, woody pine resinous, arthy, slightly camphorous, full-bodied pine aroma.
Appearance: Yellow.
Country of Origin: United States.
Blends: Agarwood, Amyris, Benzoin, Bergamot and most Citrus oils, Black Currant Bud, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Chamomile (Blue), Champaca, Citronella, Cypress, Fir, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavandin, Lemon, Lime, Niaouli, Oakmoss, Orange (Sweet), Patchouli, Pink Peppercorn, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Rosemary ct cineole, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Tea Tree, Thyme, Vetiver, Wintergreen, Yarrow.

This is a small batch essential oil, handcrafted from Oregon Sitka needles. Sitka from Iceland is usually found on the market, with Sitka from Oregon having a slightly more intense woody smell.

Originally from the cold, humid and maritime climates of the Pacific area of ​​North America. Picea sitchensis grows in areas that have humidity all year round, they are usually found wild from the Kodiak Islands to Alaska.

It has a fresh, earthy, slightly camphorous, full-bodied pine aroma.

Like all conifer essential oils, they tend to be relaxing, refreshing, calming, help clean the air and promote healthy respiratory tracts. Giving a fresh forest aroma.

Its major constituents are Beta Myrcene, Beta Phelandrene, and Piperitone. And to a lesser extent Alpha Pinene and Camphor, which gives it its slightly camphorous aroma.

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

  • 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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Jim Stafford

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.

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.