Essential Oils: Blue Spruce

The Northwestern Native Americans considered the Idaho Blue Spruce to be a sacred tree and used it in a variety ways, many of them for healing.  

Picea pungens

Family: Pinaceae (Pine)

Actions

Analgesic

Antibacterial

Anti-inflammatory

Antihistamine

Hypotensive

Nervine

Energetics/Body Systems Affected

• Solar plexus chakra

• Grounding

• Balancing

• Release emotional blocks

Uses

• Respiratory conditions; asthma, bronchitis, croup, any chest congestion

• Coughs

• Sore throat or any throat problems

• Cuts, wounds, and swelling

• Pain associated with inflammation

• Sports injuries, sprain, strained muscles

• Arthritis, rheumatism, 

• Bone pain and aching joints (layer with Copaiba for best results)

• Back pain, sciatica

• Carpal tunnel

• Insecticide

• Disinfectant to clean bathroom and kitchen areas

• Freshen and disinfect laundry

• Furniture polish (20 drops in 1/4 cup of olive oil)

• Air freshener

• Mattress and furniture spray (20 drops in 8 oz spray bottle of distilled water)

Application

• Diffuse

• Apply with a carrier oil to area of concern, bottoms of feet, chakras, and/or Vitaflex points

Resources

REVIVE Black Spruce

Black Spruce - Mountain Rose Herbs

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