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* stimulates the respiratory system, adrenal glands, and circulatory system. | * stimulates the respiratory system, adrenal glands, and circulatory system. | ||
* If experiencing hiccups try smelling the oil for a minute. | * If experiencing hiccups try smelling the oil for a minute. | ||
+ | * Cancer : The antitumor activity of Abies balsamea (balsam fir oil) was evaluated against the solid tumor cell lines of MCF-7 (breast), PC-3 (prostate), A-549 (lung), DLD-1 (colon), M4BEU (melanoma) and CT-26 (another colon cancer cell line). It was found to be active against all of the solid tumor cell lines tested. Specifically, balsam fir oil and alpha-humulene induced a dose- and time-dependent decrease in cellular GSH (glutathione) content and an increase in ROS (reactive oxygen species) production, which may be the mechanism behind the oils anti-tumor effect. | ||
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[[Category:Essential oil]] | [[Category:Essential oil]] |
Revision as of 14:06, 30 January 2017
Other Names : Fir balsam, Balsam fir, Canada balsam, Canada turpentine, balsam of firAbies 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.
- Cancer : The antitumor activity of Abies balsamea (balsam fir oil) was evaluated against the solid tumor cell lines of MCF-7 (breast), PC-3 (prostate), A-549 (lung), DLD-1 (colon), M4BEU (melanoma) and CT-26 (another colon cancer cell line). It was found to be active against all of the solid tumor cell lines tested. Specifically, balsam fir oil and alpha-humulene induced a dose- and time-dependent decrease in cellular GSH (glutathione) content and an increase in ROS (reactive oxygen species) production, which may be the mechanism behind the oils anti-tumor effect.