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                        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.

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                        Fun Fact

                        Black spruce grows primarily in Canada and is the provincial tree of both Newfoundland and Labrador

                        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 Research

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                        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

                        Spruce Recipes

                        Forest Diffuser Blend Recipe
                        anti-inflammatory Topical Anti-inflammatory Studies for Pine, Juniper, & Cedarwood

                        Therapeutic Uses

                        anti-fungal Anti-fungal
                        anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
                        antibacterial Antibacterial
                        antimicrobial Antimicrobial
                        Antioxidant
                        anxiety Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        insomnia Insomnia / Sleep
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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