Black Spruce

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(Picea mariana)
Traditionally used to support healthy breathing, adrenals and hormone function. May ease minor stress and soothe tension.

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Black Spruce
(Picea mariana)

Plant Origin: Canada
Method: Steam distilled from needles
Cultivation: Wildcrafted
Chemical Family: Esters, Monoterpenes
Aroma: Balsamic, sweet, earthy, piney, woodsy
Note (Evaporation Rate): Middle-Top

Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis: Lot#118
bornyl acetate 26.93%
alpha pinene 20.27%
camphene 10.37%
limonene 6.27%
3-carene 10.49%
myrcene 1.86%

Safety Information
Children: Suitable

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Suitable

Medication/Health Issue: There are no known contraindications. To avoid skin sensitization risk, do not use old and oxidized oils.

Therapeutic Uses
Black Spruce essential oil may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following:
Adrenals
Antiseptic
Arthritis
Astringent
Candida
Cortisone-like properties
Endocrine system
Fungal
Hormones
Hyperthyroidism
Inflammation
Immune system
Muscle, sore, spasms
Pain
Parasites
Pituitary
Respiratory, congestion, mucus
Sciatica
Sinus
Thyroid

Hopewell Essential Oil Blends Containing Black Spruce
Abundant Life
Arctic Ice
Balance
Dr. Hull's Lymph Venous
Immune Support
Invigorate
Liberate
Manger Gift
Maintenance
Mountain Top
Regeneration
Respiratory Relief
Restore
Winter Cheer
White Shield

Aromatherapy Resources
Roberta Wilson wrote in Aromatherapy PA: "As a tonic, Spruce improves many functions of the body. It stimulates and fortifies the immune system. It regulates hormones and tones the endocrine system, which controls all the glands. Its hormone-mimicking action helps reestablish balance, especially in the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, and reproductive glands. It may help control some cases of hyperthyroidism. Spruce helps to stimulate or regulate the production of adrenaline to help the body deal with stress and “fight-or-flight” situations. External application over the kidneys helps to revive depleted or exhausted adrenal glands."

"Black Spruce is said to be cortisone like and useful in cases of hyperthyroidism" (Price).

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.

Since Black Spruce 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

Internal: Black Spruce 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. Click here for more information about internal usage.

Testimonies
The following anecdotal testimonies have not been reviewed by the FDA.
The products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure disease.
Information shared on the HEO website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice given by your trusted health care provider.
We believe that essential oils are provided by the Lord to support our health and well-being.
The Lord is our wisdom, protector and healer.
(Genesis 1:29-30, Ezekiel 47:12)

My 82-year old Grandma developed a chronic dry cough about a year ago. Hearing her up night after night, I started running my diffuser in her room alternating Breathe Easy, Lavender, Black Spruce and Lung Support. Within a week of diffusing the oils, her cough was gone! We have continued diffusing, as the cough comes back when we stop. There is something about the oils that her body must need. - Emily

Safety
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.

Reference
Price, Len; Price, Shirley (2011-11-11). Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK, Kindle Location 24925.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014.
Wilson, Roberta, Aromatherapy PA, Penguin Group US, 2002.

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