Black Spruce

Black Spruce (Picea mariana) is an evergreen coniferous tree native to Canada, although it also grows in some parts of Alaska and North America. It is typically found in wet, swampy regions. The sharp, bluish-green needle-like leaves of the tree are the primary source of essential oil, which is extracted through the process of steam distillation. Black Spruce,has a sweet, earthy aroma, a beautiful green scent when added to blends, perfumes or a bath. Added to a bath, it lends a calming, relaxing experience.
see also :

• Valor Oil
• Hemlock Spruce

Special Precautions of Black Spruce

Tisserand and Young warn that old and oxidized oils should not be used.

Health Benefits and uses of Black Spruce are

• Relieves arthritis, sciatica, low back pain, bone pain, muscle spasms,
• coughing, sinus and bronchial infections.
• has a cortisone-like stimulant affecting the immune system.
• It aids those with weak thymus, adrenal and pituitary glands.
• brings energy downwards from the lungs, making it incredibly grounding for the personality.
• It allows one to gather what is valuable in the environment to oneself.
• Spruce calms instincts and centers the personality during stressful circumstances.
• Spruce nourishes from deep within the roots of the personality to encourage adaptation to the many changes occurring in life.
• It also helps release emotional blocks and depression