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Botanical Name: Abies balsamea (L.) Mill. Family: Pinaceae. Synonyms: A. balsamifera Mich.; Pinus balsamea L.; balsam fir; American silver fir; balm of Gilead fir. Origin: The tree is widespread throughout North America, particularly Canada and the northern United States. Botanical Description: A tall evergreen tree with a characteristic cone shape up to 20-meters (60 ft) high. Has a tapering trunk with numerous branches. Oil Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the needles and twigs. The oil is colorless to pale yellow mobile liquid. Yield 2 to 3%. Aroma Profile: Has an oily sweet-balsamic top note. The middle note is sweet, balsamic, resinous. The dry out is faintly sweet and balsamic. Major Constituents: α-pinene, β-pinene, bornyl acetate, α-phellandrene. Adulterants: Not typically adulterated. Regulatory Status: FDA 121.1163. ASP 1732. Aromatherapy: Centering, refreshing, harmonizing, expectorant, warming Blends well with: Cedarwood, cypress, sandalwood, juniper, pine, lemon, basil, eucalyptus, frankincense. Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Want to learn more? Take our Online Aromatherapy Course.
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