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Picea pungens
10-20€ / 10ml
Blue spruce (Picea pungens) is native to the Rocky Mountains, between 1800 and 3000 meters in Colorado, Utah and New Mexico. Its name comes from the bluish color of its needles, due to a protective wax layer. Ute and Navajo Native Americans used its resin to treat wounds and burned its needles to purify the air. A majestic tree that can reach 25 meters and live 600 years.
More balanced and gentle than black spruce (which is more stimulating). Contains beta-pinene, alpha-pinene and bornyl acetate in less pungent proportions. Fresh, woody and slightly mentholated scent -- more refined. Less stimulating on the adrenals, more suited to relaxation.
Les propriétés listées reposent sur des études in vitro et/ou un usage traditionnel. Sauf mention contraire, elles n'ont pas été validées par des essais cliniques humains rigoureux. Ces informations ne constituent pas un avis médical.
Cortisone-mimetic
Traditional use
Anti-inflammatory
Traditional use
Expectorant
Traditional use
Refined conifer ideal for diffusion and gentle respiratory care. Fresh and woody scent universally appreciated. Purifies the air and soothes. Gentle, well tolerated, few classic contraindications. Pairs well with other conifers and citrus.
Adapté à la diffusion atmosphérique. 3-5 gouttes, 15-20 min maximum par heure. Ne pas diffuser en continu.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
Les huiles essentielles suivantes se combinent particuli\u00e8rement bien avec épinette bleue pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
Yes, it has a profoundly relaxing and grounding effect. Its high bornyl acetate content (similar to hemlock spruce) calms the nervous system. In diffusion, it creates a serene mountain forest atmosphere. Ideal for meditation and stress relief.
Blue spruce (Picea pungens) is more relaxing (higher bornyl acetate). Black spruce (Picea mariana) is more tonic and adrenal-stimulating. Blue for relaxation, black for fatigue. Both have beautiful forest scents.
Very well tolerated. No known specific toxicity. Standard precautions (pregnancy, young children). Its gentle, balsamic scent makes it one of the most pleasant conifer essential oils. Still relatively rare and little known.
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