Fir Silver

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(Abies alba) (also known as White Fir)
Traditionally used to support healthy breathing, immune response, minor muscle and joint aches and pain and to soothe nervous tension.

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Silver Fir (also known as White Fir)
Abies alba

Plant Origin: Austria
Method: Steam distilled from needles
Cultivation: Unsprayed (grown organically but not certified)
Chemical Family: Monoterpene
Aroma: Fresh, sweet, piney, coniferous
Note (Evaporation Rate): Middle

Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis: Lot#111
beta pinene 26.41%
alpha pinene 18.70%
limonene 12.28%
bornyl acetate 15.31%
camphene 7.35%

Safety Information
Children: Suitable

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Therapeutic Uses
Silver Fir essential oil may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Antioxidant
Anxiety
Astringent
Bronchitis
Circulation
Coughs
Congestion/mucus
Deodorant
Disinfectant
Expectorant
Fevers
Fungus
Joints, minor aches and pains
Muscle, minor aches and pains
Mucus
Respiratory
Pain
Sinus
Stimulant
Stress
Tumors
Uplifting

Hopewell Essential Oil Blends containing Silver Fir
BruisEase
Mountain Top
Revitalize
Tension Rub

Blends Well with:
Lavender
Sandalwood
Sweet Orange

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)

Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. According to Lis-Balchin, there was no irritation or sensitization effect at 12% on humans.

Since Silver Fir does not have a limiting dilution parameter, we suggest that adults follow the General Guidelines found on the Dilution Chart, which is:

2-3% for daily application

Up to 25% for short-term use

Children: For infants and children, please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.

Inhalation: Diffuse or use a personal Nasal Inhaler. Some have noted that it helps with seasonal affective disorder (Purchon).

Internal: Silver Fir is suitable for internal use within safe parameters,if such use is deemed appropriate. We feel that internal use is rarely *needed* and should only be used with respect for how concentrated the oils are. HEO does not advocate internal use of essential oils without appropriate knowledge and understanding of how to administer, for what purpose, how much, which essential oils, safety concerns and so on. In our experience, essential oils are generally more effective used topically with proper dilution or inhaled. Kurt Schnaubelt Ph.D. notes that "French aromatherapy literature contains many references to using oils orally." He goes on to note that "generally 1 drop is always enough when ingesting essential oils." A potential toxicity hazard could occur when untrained people use essential oils orally and ingest too much. Keep in mind that while medical doctors or health care practitioners may prescribe essential oils for internal use, they are trained and experienced in the safe application of essential oils. It is not a matter of using "French" or "British" methods, it's a matter of experience and appropriate application.
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Safety
Silver Fir is considered non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Patch tested at 20% on 25 voluteers, there was no skin irritation or sensitizing.

Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider.

References
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2002, pages 203-204.
Lis-Balchin, Maria, Aromatherapy Science: A Guide for Health Professionals, Pharmaceutical Press, 2006, page 289-291.
Price, Shirley and Len, Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, Fourth Edition, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2012, page 386.
Purchon, Nerys; Cantele, Lora, Complete Aromatheapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness, page 57-58.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney (2013-12-02). Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, page 285-286.
Worwood, Valerie Ann, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, New World Library, 2016, page 588.

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