Douglas Fir Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Pseudotsuga menziesii
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Leaves and twigs
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Clear and fresh air conifer with a lemon-citrus note
Largest Producing Countries: Canada and France
Traditional Use: Local disinfectant, often used for respiratory infections, also used as room freshener and fragrance in soaps.
Properties: Antiseborrhoeic, antiseptic, antitussive, calmative, immunostimulant, mucolytic, nervine, pectoral, stomachic, tonic, and vasodilator.
Benefits: Acne, anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, colds, coughs, depression, digestive issues, flu, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, joint issues, menstrual cramping, migraines, muscle spasm, muscular aches and pains, respiratory issues, rheumatism, sinusitis, stress, throat infection, and wounds.
Blends Well With: Galbanum, labdanum, lavender, lemon, marjoram, pine, rosemary, and other firs.
Of Interest: It is the most common Christmas tree in the West.
Safety Data: Generally non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Not for internal use.
Its use while pregnant is not recommended.