Silver Spruce Needle

Scientific Name:  Abies alba

Country of Origin:  European Mountainous regions

Synonyms:  White Spruce, European Silver Fir

Plant family:  Pinaceae

Plant Parts Used:  Tree/Needles/Leaves

Extraction Method:  Steam distillation of needles and leaves.

Physical Characteristics:  A colourless or pale yellow liquid of pleasing, rich, sweet-balsamic odour.

Aroma:  Similar to fir needle oil, but with a more orange like fragrance.

Main Constituents:  Santene, pinene, limonene, bornyl acetate, lauraldehyde, among others.

Blends With: Galbanum, Cistus, Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon, Pine and Marjoram.

Safety Precautions:  Generally non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.  In large doses it is a purgative and may cause nausea.

ATTENTION: Alypsis Inc products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner.