Botanica Gaia Wild Norway Spruce Needles Essential Oil Picea Abies

Botanical Name: Picea Abies.
Family Name: Pinaceae.
Common Name: Norway Spruce, Baltic Whitewood, Common spruce, European Spruce.
INCI: Picea abies needles Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam distilled.
Parts Used: Needles.
Note: Top note.
Odor: Fresh, bright, fresh woody, slightly lemony with resinous undertone.
Appearance: Light Yellow.
Country of Origin: United States.

Native to northern and central Europe, it is a medium-sized, fast-growing evergreen that can reach 40 meters high (131 feet) and live up to 1,000 years. It grows in acidic soils and is resistant to saline climates. It is found in places with cold climates and cool summers. It is currently distributed throughout much of North America, where it grows very commonly.

It is another of the Spruce used as a Christmas tree, due to its conoid shape. Its wood is cream colored and very strong, with a fine texture, it is widely used for furniture, beams, floors, and in the paper industry.

Like most essential oils, Spruce shares properties for relieving respiratory disorders and allergies. It is calming, cleansing, mood balancing, and helps with altered and diffuse moods.

In ointments it is very useful for muscle pain and relief of inflammation.

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.