Balsam fir oil is a pale yellow oil with light and fresh woody fragrance, which has quite a long history of usage for a variety of its medicinal benefits and properties, starting from preventing many respiratory system ailments and ending with easing joint pains and muscle cramps.
The principal constituents of a high quality balsam fir essential oils include such compounds as limonene, alpha-pinene, camphene, beta-pinene, and others. Therapeutic properties and benefits of balsam fir oil embrace anti-inflammatory, coagulant, analgesic, antispasmodic, warming, relaxing, uplifting and other powers of this herbal remedy. It is a very beneficial ingredient for therapeutic massages and can be blended with almost all common essential oils like Santalum album (Tanxiang), Lavender, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Thyme, Orange, Semen Hoveniae (Zhijuzi), Ginger, Herba Menthae (Bohe), and so on.
Benefits of balsam fir oil
Benefits of balsam fir oil include positive effects on our circulatory, respiratory and muscular systems. It can be used as a part of aromatherapy for preventing and treating colds, chronic coughs, sore throat, bronchitis, rhinitis, laryngitis and other diseases. For that, it is recommended to inhale therapeutic steams of the oil. Balsam fir oil can also be used externally to treat muscle discomfort, cramps, colic, arthritis pains and stiffness in joints, minor skin irritations and other problems.
Fresh and relaxing fragrance of balsam fir essential oil can assist in treating chronic fatigue syndrome, nervous tension, depressions, sadness, mood swings and other psychological disorders. It helps in treating paradontosis and other dental problems. Balsam fir essential oil can be used to get rid of urinary tract infections. Benefits of balsam fir oil also embrace its powers as a great aphrodisiac, which can improve stamina, bring us energy and muscular strength, clear our mind and help us focus. Finally, balsam fir oil is highly recommended to those patients who suffer from various spinal issues, from scoliosis to low back pains, Lumbago.