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Taking time to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature can be incredibly inspiring to the body, mind and soul. An essential oil that links the freshness of an open forest with the human experience, spruce has a soft green and woody aroma. Its fragrance is sometimes compared to balsamic. Beyond its aromatic qualities, spruce is listed in the british herbal pharmacopoeia as useful for the digestive, reproductive and urinary systems. Unlike most decongestants that are high in 1,8-cineole, spruce can be safely used with children. It increases the bodyís circulation while also supporting the lungís health and decreasing stress. Expect clearer breathing after inhaling or diffusing spruce. Native to the eastern coast of the united states, spruceís needles and twigs are put through a steam distillation process to capture the pale yellow oil. Blending spruce with other resin based essential oils like cypress or myrrh can add more aromatic layers to a woodsy fragrance. Botanical name: Picea mariana variety: Black origin: Canada extraction method: Steam distillation plant part: Needles note: Middle - top family: Pinaceae synonym: Black spruce blends well with: Cypressand other pines, myrrhand other resins aroma: Earthy, terpenicand rounded consistency: Thin color: Clear euro droppers are not included with 100 ml bottles safety: Follow general dilution guidelines ñ no urgent safety issues shelf life: 2 years.