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| − | + | Abies balsamea or balsam fir is a North American fir, native to most of eastern and central Canada and the northeastern United States. | |
| + | ==Precautions of Abies balsamea== | ||
| + | *Could result in skin irritation (dilution is recommended). | ||
| + | *Avoid sunlight for 3 to 6 hours after use. | ||
| + | * May act as a laxative and may cause nausea when taken in large doses. | ||
| + | * Avoid in individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding due to lack of sufficient data. Historically, Canada balsam was used to cause abortion. | ||
| + | * may add to the effects of antibiotics and anticancer drugs. | ||
| + | * may add to the effects of antibacterials and anticancer herbs or supplements. | ||
| + | ==Health benefits and Uses of Abies balsamea== | ||
| + | * Essential Oil is a strong antimicrobial agent for colds and the flu. | ||
| + | * Analgesic | ||
| + | * Anti-inflammatory | ||
| + | * Antirheumatic : Balsam Fir oil has been known to prevent and/or relieve rheumatic pain and swelling | ||
| + | * Antispasmodic | ||
| + | * excellent calming agent in cases of spastic cough. | ||
| + | * excellent decongestant and mucolytic. | ||
| + | * Rubefacient | ||
| + | * stimulates the respiratory system, adrenal glands, and circulatory system. | ||
| + | * If experiencing hiccups try smelling the oil for a minute. | ||
| + | [[Category:Aromatherapy]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Essential oil]] | ||
Revision as of 04:53, 31 July 2016
Abies balsamea or balsam fir is a North American fir, native to most of eastern and central Canada and the northeastern United States.
Precautions of Abies balsamea
- Could result in skin irritation (dilution is recommended).
- Avoid sunlight for 3 to 6 hours after use.
- May act as a laxative and may cause nausea when taken in large doses.
- Avoid in individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding due to lack of sufficient data. Historically, Canada balsam was used to cause abortion.
- may add to the effects of antibiotics and anticancer drugs.
- may add to the effects of antibacterials and anticancer herbs or supplements.
Health benefits and Uses of Abies balsamea
- Essential Oil is a strong antimicrobial agent for colds and the flu.
- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antirheumatic : Balsam Fir oil has been known to prevent and/or relieve rheumatic pain and swelling
- Antispasmodic
- excellent calming agent in cases of spastic cough.
- excellent decongestant and mucolytic.
- Rubefacient
- stimulates the respiratory system, adrenal glands, and circulatory system.
- If experiencing hiccups try smelling the oil for a minute.
