Spruce tree has sharp and bluish to green needle like leaves which are the vital source for essential oils that is extracted with the steam distillation method. In comparison to other oils of evergreen family, it has mild and sweet scent with resinous and balsamic odor. This essential oil has cleansing and purifying properties that enhance clarity and openness of mind. Direct palm inhalation or if diffused, it lowers stress by eliminating sluggishness, sadness and mental fatigue.  The color of Spruce ranges from clear to pale yellow. It has fresh, earthy, woody and sweet aroma. The spruce plant is also called Black Spruce and Spruce.

Health Benefits of Spruce essential oil

Some of the health benefits provided by Spruce essential oil are:

1. Provides energy

Black spruce essential oil assists in calming and relaxation due to the presence of monoterpenes that has positive effect on mood. It counteract stress and helpful for people with depression. About 10 drops of essential oil would be enough to treat this problem.

2. Heal wounds

This essential oil treats wounds and speeds up the healing process. It prevent the infection of wounds and also provide relief from musclular pain. It is added to saunas, baths and also in aromatherapy.

3. Respiratory health

The mixture of 2 drops of essential with hot water and inhales the vapor by covering the head. It assist the functions of respiratory system and provides better sleep. It is very helpful for a smoker.

4. Balance hormones

The health issues are caused due to hormonal imbalance.The hormones make sure about the proper functions of organs that provides normal mood. Its imbalance causes mental and physical issues and bad mood. It also has an effect on adrenal, pituitary and thyroid glands.

5. Muscle health

It is helpful for the people having muscle pain. It has an affect on blood vessels and also increase the blood flow. It provides relief from the pain. Rub with the mixture of five drops of this essential oil by diluting it with carrier oil to the affected area. It should be done two times in a day.

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Traditional uses

• It provides relief from muscle tension.
• It calms body as well as mind.
• The inhalation on palm lowers stress, mental fatigue, sluggishness and clears sadness.
• It is used to treat depression, hyperthyroidism, rheumatism, arthritis, stomachaches, dyspepsia, bronchitis and asthma.
• It is also used for poor circulation, pains, strains and muscle spasms.
• It lowers swelling caused due to arthritis.
• It also clears colds and flu.
• Massage with few drops of Black Spruce essential oil by diluting it with carrier oil. This helps to reduce cracking, dryness and peeling.
• It also soothes dry skin such as dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.

Precautions                                                                                                 

• There is the possibility of skin sensitivity.
• Consult a health professional for use.
• The essential oils should not be used internally.
• The people allergic to pine family should not use it.

Spruce essential oil facts

Spruce essential oil facts and benefits Quick Facts
Name:	Spruce essential oil facts and benefits
Colors	Clear to pale yellow
Health benefits	Provides energy, Heal wounds, Respiratory health, Balance hormones, Muscle health

Name	Spruce essential oil facts and benefits
Scientific Name of Spruce plant	Picea mariana
Common/English Name of Spruce Plant	Black Spruce, Spruce, Picea mariana
Extraction method	Steam distillation
Plant part used	Needles
Consistency	Thin
Color	Clear to pale yellow
Flavor/aroma	Fresh, earthy, woody, sweet
Health Benefits	Provides energy Heal wounds Respiratory health Balance hormones Muscle health
Traditional uses	It relieves muscle tension. It calms body and mind. The inhalation helps to lower stress, mental fatigue, sluggishness and sadness. It is a treatment for depression, hyperthyroidism, rheumatism, arthritis, stomachaches, dyspepsia, bronchitis and asthma. It also reduces inflammation. It helps to eliminate colds and flu. It is helpful for dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.
Precautions	Some might experience skin sensitivity. One should consult a health professional for its use. It is not for internal use. The people allergic to pine family should avoid it.