10 Health Benefits of White Fir Oil

10 Health Benefits of  White Fir Oil

Abies Alba
Family: Pinaceae

Look in the perfumes of flowers and of nature for peace of mind and joy of life: Wang Lei, 8th Century AD

White Fir Trees are often thought of the traditional Christmas tree with its beautiful green pyramid shape and whitish bark.  It produces a clear essential oil that is steam distilled from the twigs and needles. The scent is fresh, softly balsamic and very invigorating.
Aromatherapists say the woodsy scent of fir makes people feel happy. During the winter season when daylight hours are short, the traditional European Yule log and Christmas tree were brought into their homes to prevent depression.  

1. White Fir soothes muscles (even cold and flu pain) and rheumatic pain and increases poor circulation when used in a massage oil, liniment or bath.

2. It also helps prevent bladder and kidney infections and reduces coughing from lung congestion, Bronchitis or Asthma (when used in an aromatherapy diffuser or a chest rub).

3. Energizing when tired or fatigued.  Great for relief of Sinusitis and UTI.

4. Rebuilds cartilage and connective tissue rapidly when applied on a consistent basis. Excellent with Osteoarthritis repair of  the cartilage and with Rheumatoid Arthritis in relieving the swelling and inflammation of the synovial membrane (lining of the joint).

5. Emotional Aspects:  White Fir diffused can create amazing mental clarity. In the air, it demonstrates an amazing anti-bacterial agent for air borne pathogens.  In application, White Fir creates a feeling of grounding, anchoring and empowerment.  It can stimulate the mind while allowing the body to relax.  Said to have a “Balancing Action” = Adaptagenic in nature. (can pep you, calm you down, and teach your body to “adapt” well in different physical surroundings and emotional circumstances).

6. White fir helps in the reduction of cellulite.It is stimulating and invigorating to the endocrine glands while balancing the chemical reactions in the body.

7. When individuals reach plateaus in weight loss, or feel “stuck” at a level, using White Fir with affirmations of clear intent will activate feelings of success and will be able to move forward with goal achievement. Addiction Recovery can be enhanced with White Fir rubbed on the back of the neck with Geranium often during the day.

8. Depression Recovery from long term pain and inactivity can be assisted by a combination of White Fir, Frankincense, Wild Orange, and Sandalwood rubbed into the back of the neck several times a day with White Fir being diffused.

9. White fir is often in sports massage blends and remedies for arthritis and fibromyalgia.

10. White fir was sacred to many peoples. It represented strength and height while providing clarity of vision.

Other Uses
Its durable wood was used in shipbuilding and telephone poles.  Turpentine is derived from fir trees.  Native American Indians used the white fir resin for medicinal and religious purposes.

Contraindications and Precautions: White fir can be applied neat to the body. There are no known contraindications for aromatherapy use. It may cause skin sensitivity for some people.