Botanical Name: Picea mariana
Plant Part: Needles and Twigs
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled, Wild Grown
Origin: Canada
 
Description: Black Spruce is a naturally growing tree in Canada. It is typically found in wet, swampy areas where the wild growing trees can grow up to 15 meters in height.  Used in my blend called Brave Heart it assists the spine in proper re-alignment.  All the coniferous oils have some ability to help with spine issues.
 
Common Uses: Spruce Black has a very pleasant scent and can be used by aromatherapists in baths to revive tired muscles. Consumers will also see Spruce Black oil frequently used in room sprays, detergents, and in cough and cold preparations.
 
History: Black Spruce Needle Essential oil has a long history of use in saunas, steam baths, and as an additive to baths and massage products in spas. A strength of this essential oil is its ability to target sore muscles and reenergize.
 
Cautions: Black Spruce essential oil should be applied to the skin only in dilution as it has the potential to be a skin irritant.