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Fir Needle Oil Canada Abies balsamea

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    Canadian Fir Needle essential oil is extracted through a process of steam distillation from fir needles from the species Abies balsamea also known as Fir Balsam Oil. The needles are the active ingredient and powerful chemical compounds are located. Once the essential oil is extracted, it can be used for a wide variety of uses.

    This essential oil is colourless to pale yellow with a crisp, clean Christmas tree aroma that is uplifting, warming and calming. Essential oil of Fir Needle oil (Canada) are often used in a diffuser or aromatherapy as it is considered stimulating and can be used to combat the symptoms of colds, cough, flu, sinus and chest congestion . it is also indicated as being an analgesic and having anti-inflammatory properties, hence it can be diluted in carrier oil for massage to alleviate arthritis and muscular pains. The oil is as in carrier oil for massage to alleviate arthritis and muscular aches & pains. The oil is also commonly used in air fresheners and household cleansers.

    Canadian fir needle oil grows up to a height of 30 m and needles are about ¾ - 1-1/4 inches long with two white stripes running down the underside of each needle from March to september.

  • Product Details

    • Botanical name: Abies balsamea
    • Origin: Canada
    • Crop Season: March - September
    • Plant/part used: Needles & Twigs
    • Method of extraction: Steam distillation
    • TSCA CAS: 8021-28-1
    • EINECS CAS: 285-364-0
    • INCI Name: Abies balsamea (needle) oil
    • Appearance: Pale yellow to greenish liquid
    • Organoleptic Properties: Characteristic sweet woody scent of pine
    • Density: 0.870 - 0.880 @20ºC
    • Refractive index: 1.470 – 1.500 @20ºC
    • Chemical constituents: Limonene, Alpha Pinene, Beta Pinene, L-Bornyl Acetate, Camphene

  • Latest Market Information April 17, 2023

    It was expected that after Christmas production would increase. However, with increasing levels of snowfall earlier, production has halted. There is a shortage of supply in the market. As a result, oil prices have increased.

    Market price : Price on Request

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