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Botanical Name: Abies siberica Ledeb. Family: Pinaceae. Synonyms: Siberian fir. Origin: Native to Russia and Mongolia. Introduced throughout Europe including Austria, Germany, Sweden, Poland. Botanical Description: A tall, narrow, conical, evergreen tree up to 10-meters (30 ft) high. It has aromatic bright green needles. 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 a refreshing balsamic, pine-forest aroma in the top note. The middle note is resinous with a sweet-fruity undertone. The dry out is faintly sweet, woody and resinous. Major Constituents: α-pinene, β-pinene, bornyl acetate (35%). Adulterants: Not typically adulterated. Regulatory Status: Food additive FDA 121.1163. 172.510. Aromatherapy: Centering, refreshing, harmonizing, stimulating. Blends well with: Cedarwood, cypress, sandalwood, juniper, pine, eucalyptus, sweet marjoram. Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Want to learn more? Take our Online Aromatherapy Course.
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