Black Spruce
All About Black Spruce
Black Spruce bark, resin, and roots have been used by native people to treat wounds, inflammation, respiratory complaints, and skin sores. The cones have been chewed for toothaches. There is limited modern research to back up the folk uses of black spruce.
Fun Fact
Black Spruce Research
Scientific studies have demonstrated an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effect of black spruce extracts and/or its constituents, but more research is needed. Black spruce aroma and its constituents may also help reduce anxiety and improve sleep, but more research is needed. Multiple human studies have discussed the benefits of forest bathing on anxiety. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.
Black Spruce Blog Articles
Spruce Herb and Essential Oil
Latin Name: Picea mariana
Family: Pinaceae
Other Common Names
- Other common names: Bog spruce, swamp spruce
- Other Latin names: Picea nigra, Abies mariana
Plant Description
Black spruce is a small evergreen tree with bluish needles and upturned branches.
Herb Description
Bark, cones, resin, needles and wood have all been used.
Essential Oil Description
Oil is steam distilled from the needles and branches. The aroma is fresh, light, and pine-like.
Key Constituents
Bornyl acetate
Alpha pinene
Beta pinene
Camphene
Limonene
Camphor
