Fir Balsam

Rhinitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, arthrosis, general weakness

Research has confirmed a certain antitumor activiy of Abies balsamea:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12802719/

The soft and warm fragrance of Balsam Fir combined with the versatile uses ranging from respiratory infection to immune and autoimmune conditions make this oil a favorite for adults and children.

Used in the shower it provides an energizing boost for adrenal depletion and detoxifying vapors to clear respiratory infections.

Ethnobotany. Both varieties of the species are very popular as Christmas trees, particularly in the northeastern United States. The resin is used to produce Canada balsam, and was traditionally used as a cold remedy and as a glue for glasses, optical instrument components, and for preparing permanent mounts of microscope specimens. The wood is milled for framing lumber, siding and pulped for paper manufacture. Balsam fir oil is an EPA approved nontoxic rodent repellent. The balsam fir is also used as an air freshener and as incense.

Balsam fir is a small to medium-sized evergreen coniferous tree which grows to a mature heights of 45 to 65 feet (14 – 20 m) tall, rarely to 90 feet (27 m) tall, with a narrow conic crown.

Application: Inhalation, Topical, Oral