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• Relieves arthritis pain
• Treats bronchitis
• Fights cold symptoms : Cough? Sore throat? Try a few drops of fir needle essential oil in your diffuser and breathe in some natural relief. According to studies published in the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, fir needle essential oil can be very helpful for respiratory issues that accompany the common cold and flu.
• Treats coughs : When diffused or inhaled, fir needle essential oil can get to work relieving respiratory distress, working to prevent the common cold or flu. The essential oil helps loosen mucous and has an anti-inflammatory effect on the throat and bronchial tubes. In addition, fir needle essential oil fights free radical damage, another benefit to the respiratory system.
• Combats flu symptoms
• Cancer Fighter : Fir needle essential oil has been found to be an efficient anti-cancer agent. Modern studies out of France have shown the many anti-tumor characteristics in fir needle essential oil, making it a promising natural cancer treatment. In the study, fir oil and alpha-humulene induced a dose- and time-dependent decrease in cellular glutathione (GSH) content and an increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. These results suggest that GSH depletion and ROS production may be implicated in the cytotoxicity of alpha-humulene and fir oil.
• Pain Reliever : Fir needle essential oil makes an excellent analgesic. To relax muscles and soothe body aches — important for muscle recovery — fir needle essential oil can be applied topically in a 1:1 ratio with a carrier agent. The stimulating nature of the oil can bring blood to the surface of the skin, hence increasing the rate of healing and shortening recovery time.
• Heals muscle aches
• Relieves rheumatic symptoms
• Heals Broken Bones and Prevents Osteoporosis : Applying certain essential oils topically to an area of fractured bone can actually speed healing. Fir needle is an essential oil that can assist in bone repair. Apply the essential oil to the problematic area three times per day, but remember to dilute it with a carrier oil like coconut oil in a 1:1 ratio before applying to skin.
• Remedies sinusitis
• Reduces fatigue
• Prevents infections : The essential oil of fir needle contains a high concentration of organic compounds that can aid in the prevention of dangerous infections. For this reason it can also be used as an active first aid agent. A balm or salve containing fir needle essential oil makes an excellent defense against infections.
• Lowers pain
• Has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties
• Improves bone health
• Boosts respiratory function
• Increases metabolism
• Detoxifies the body : Fir needle essential oil contains active compounds that trigger the body to rid itself of toxins. Due to the cleansing properties of fir needle essential oil, it’s excellent for people who are trying to detoxify their bodies. Fir needle essential oil can also act as a general body stimulant, working to boost metabolism by increasing everything from your digestive rate to your heart rate.
• Cleaning : In general, essential oils make excellent additions to homemade cleaning solutions, and fir needle essential oil is no exception. The next time you’re creating an all-purpose cleaner, you can add a few drops of fir needle essential oil for a natural yet powerful disinfecting boost. You can look forward to a home that smells refreshingly forest-like as well.
• Reduces body odor : The fresh, clean smell of fir needle essential oil isn’t the only reason this essential oil is excellent defense against body odor. It also decreases the amount of bacteria that can lead to foul body odor. If you love the smell of the forest, you’ll love using products that contain this versatile essential oil.
• Natural antiseptic
• Aromatherapy : Fir needle oil essential oil can be diffused or inhaled for its aromatherapy benefits. When diffused, fir needle essential oil is said to have a grounding and empowering effect stimulating the mind while encouraging the body to relax. When you feel stressed or overtired, taking a whiff of fir needle essential oil can be just the thing to help calm and re-energize you, making it a great way to bust stress.