(Picea mariana)
Culture
Wild environment
Family
Abietaceae
Biochemical profile
Acétate de bornyle, pinène A et B, camphène, D-3-carène
Part used
Needles, steam distilled without pressure.
Therapeutic effects
Fights infection, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, general stimulant, regenerates the solar plexus.
Indications
Massage into the solar plexus as an excellent remedy for sudden tiredness or fatigue. Kills germs in the air. Very effective for bronchitis.
In Canada spruce beer used to be drunk in large quantities as a remedy against scurvy.
Caution
No contra-indications if used in normal doses.
5ml / 0.016fl.oz