Balsam, Canada (Fir Needle)

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Source: Canada

Aroma: Fresh, green, clean and clear scent.

Extraction: Steam distillation from the needles of the Canadian Balsam tree.

Benefits: Used by Native Americans to treat superficial burns, sores and cuts.
Canada Balsam (Fir Needle) has stimulating and warming properties which make it ideal to add to massage oils. Can be added to a carrier oil to help to reduce muscular aches and pains, as well as pain from arthritis.

Blends: Canada Balsam blends well with citrus oils, cedarwood, frankincense, lavender, and rosemary.