Key features of Balsam Fir Essential Oil. Balancing, coniferous, clearing, evergreen, refreshing, woodsy, and centering

How to Use Balsam Fir Essential Oil: Use 2-3 drops in your diffuser OR dilute to 2-5% to apply topically.

Balsam Fir Essential Oil

Name: Balsam Fir Essential Oil
Brand: Plant Therapy
SKU: 680912023764
Price: 12.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (1354 reviews)

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Supports respiratory concerns, helps relax worked muscles & joints, and uplifting, fresh forest scent.

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Product Description

Balsam Fir is a stunning cold-weather evergreen native to the northern United States and Canada. Its deep green color and slightly spicy aroma have made it a favorite to bring home and decorate for the holidays. The essential oil from the needles of Balsam Fir evokes the feeling of strolling through a lush mountain forest with its fresh, woodsy scent. It can gently energize and uplift the mind and spirit during each inhale of the sweet, evergreen aroma. You may even feel naturally inclined to take slower, deeper breaths, which in turn supports feelings of relaxation and positive, clear thinking.

Balsam Fir is also known to help alleviate lingering coughs and respiratory discomfort and has soothing benefits to support muscle relaxation when diluted and applied topically. It is an excellent choice to diffuse to impart instant freshness into the air, helping to purify stale, stagnant odors with its crisp, forest scent.

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Benefits of Balsam Fir Essential Oil

Balsam Fir essential oil brings a mountain forest's cool, stimulating scent into your environment. Derived from the needles of the Abies balsamea tree, the oil is valued for its relaxation-causing properties, alleviation of respiratory discomfort, and grounding aroma. For aromatherapy or diluted use on the skin, balsam aromatic oil is a stimulating, woody experience that contributes to overall well-being.

One of the primary benefits of Balsam Fir essential oil is its ability to promote respiratory health. Its fresh, piney aroma can dispel congestion and soothe chronic coughs when breathed in. Balsam fragrant oil is favored by many during the winter months to ease breathing and bring relief.

In addition, this oil is commonly known to be a muscle relaxant. When used externally after dilution with a carrier oil, Balsam Fir can be useful in soothing tense muscles and calming stress. With its earthy aroma, it is also a great oil for emotional balance and can successfully suppress stress and enhance relaxation.

Best Essential Oils to Blend with Balsam Fir

Balsam Fir's fresh, woody scent combines with most essential oils. This combination is both calming and has a rich, earthy scent. Combine Balsam Fir with citrus essential oils like Sweet Orange or Lemon to introduce a happy and uplifting aroma. These combinations offset the woody nature of Balsam Fir with an uplifting addition. Combining it with Lavender or Cedarwood will even result in a centering blend ideal for relaxation and meditation. To create a warm, inviting blend, try mixing balsam-scented oil with Sandalwood oil for a rich and calming aroma.

The Role of Balsam Fir in Natural Healing

Balsam Fir has been a key element of natural well-being for centuries. Its strong yet fragrant aroma has been used to sharpen mental concentration and mellow stress as a first choice in relaxation and meditation practices. Additionally, its healthy action on the muscles and joints renders it a positive choice in massage.

Whether diffused to fill the home with fresh outdoors, incorporated into massage oils for sore muscle relief, or combined with supporting essential oils, balsam-scented oil is a multi-purpose addition to any natural health regimen. Its power to offer respiratory relief, encourage rest, and impart a calming fragrance makes it essential for essential oil users.

What's in it?

Steam-distilled from the needles of the Abies balsamea tree.

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Abies Balsamea (Balsam Fir) Needle Oil

Made Without

Fillers
Phthalates
Synthetic Fragrance

How to Use

Aromatic: Diffuse using 2-3 drops per 100 mL of water or use in a personal inhaler.
Topical: Dilute to 2-5% in a carrier.

KidSafe
Pregnancy Safe
Nursing Safe
Pup & Pony Safe

Botanical Name:: Abies balsamea
Aromatic Scent:: Sweet evergreen aroma with a fresh, light top note
Shelf Life:: 2-3 Years
Country of Origin:: Canada
Cautions:: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. External use only.

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The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend that essential oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a medical doctor who is also qualified in clinical aromatherapy. All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Bottles are filled by volume. Some bottle sizes may not be filled to the top, but do contain the volume of oil specified.

Plant Therapy, LLC and its KidSafe branded products are not manufactured, approved, authorized, licensed or endorsed by the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia or its state and territory branches (Foundation). Plant Therapy, LLC has no affiliation whatsoever with the Foundation.

Overall rating: 4.833948 / 5 from 1355 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Balsam Fir Essential Oil offers a fresh, woodsy scent that energizes and uplifts the mind. It is highly appreciated for its clean, enchanting fragrance and soothing benefits for muscle relaxation. Customers love its ability to alleviate coughs and purify the air, making it a popular choice for relaxation and freshness.

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Fragrance: 3%
Feelings: 2%
Quality: 3%
Muscle Relief: 3%

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Review highlights

"I love the smell of Christmas trees this scent is uplifting and great for winter!" — Kerry
"Balsam Fir is a good oil for holiday spirit, the aroma is strong and a small quantity goes a long way." — Magy
"I love this mellow scent that gives a great fresh feel." — Cathryn

Reviews

Comforting foresty feeling

"What a lovely oil, the balsam fir has become one of my staples. I have yet to try the fir needles, or Douglas fir yet but so far the balsam fir is holding down that woodsy Christmasy vibe in my collection !"

— Hannah B. (5/5)

A Nice Scent

"I personally like Fir Needle better, but this is still nice. It's a sweeter evergreen smell."

— Megan D. (4/5)

Balsam fir

"This scent is amazing makes me feel like I am in the woods in the Adirondacks. Which is so relaxing to me. Love the quality of plant therapy products."

— Mary M. (5/5)

Clean and crisp

"I bought balsam fir specifically for a blend I want to make. It smells amazing and is perfect for this season."

— Karin B. (5/5)

"Plant Therapy has fantastic essential oils and great innovative products & accessories. Great sales too !"

— Regina (5/5)

Balsam Fir

"I really like tree oils. They're especially nice when the weather doesn't allow me to be outside. I diffuse them year round, Balsam fir more around Christmas time. I like to use a combination of Balsam and other evergreen oils on my fake trees. PT products are always Quality and affordable."

— Marla F. (5/5)

Forest

"This smells like a fresh fir tree. It is so amazing and beautiful."

— Amy V. (5/5)

Holiday Nostalgia

"This is a great scent for the winter. It definitely gives that Christmas tree smell. My kids really love when I diffuse this. It’s definitely cool and calming and brings about holiday nostalgia."

— Erin D. (5/5)

Living in Texas, we dont

"Living in Texas, we dont get to walk a winteronderland often… The smell of Balsam Fir makes me feel like: A walk in the mountains, like it’s time to turn on the fireplace and drink apple cider even when it’s 90 degrees outside. Love It thanks Pt!!!! 90 degrees outside in my house is CHRISTMAS…"

— Laura C. (5/5)

Beautiful balsam and holiday perfection

"I love this so much, especially now around the holidays. I love all wood essential oils to diffuse but this is perfect with a mixture of others for Christmas. Beautiful balsam."

— Jillian L. (5/5)

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