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Balsam Fir

Did you know that the most popular Christmas tree is the Balsam Fir? Maybe that's because Balsam Fir has such a beautiful, grounding yet invigorating aroma! This tree's distinctive aroma is closely associated with the holidays. But, you can use the essential oil to freshen your body and your home at any time of year! 

Add a few drops to some carrier oil to add a fresh, woodsy aroma in a massage. Or, add a few drops in liquid soap to your bath -- or to your shower gel.  Diffuse it anywhere in your home to create a calming, forest-like aroma. 

For thousands of years, Native Americans used the Balsam Fir tree for a variety of wellness and medicinal purposes. They sometimes combined the tree's resin with grease to make a fragrant hair oil. Additionally, its needles were used to brew tea and even served as a source of food.

In Ayurveda, the traditional Hindu medicinal system, the tree's essential oil is considered sacred and is referred to as the forest healer. It's often utilized in Ayurvedic massage.

Here are some recipes so you can enjoy your bottle of Balsam Fir in many ways. 


Recipes

Scented Pinecones

Ingredients
Pine cones
Balsam Fir essential oil

Directions
  1. Gather pinecones in the woods.
  2. Bake them at 200 F for 30 minutes, or until the cones have fully opened. 
  3. Add one drop of Balsam Fir to each pinecone.
  4. Display in a decorate bowl. 

Balsam Fir Body Scrub

This homemade body scrub not only helps exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin but also brings the delightful aroma of dōTERRA Balsam Fir essential oil to your skincare routine, creating a spa-like experience at home.
 

Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
10 drops Balsam Fir
5 drops Lavender
Air-tight jar 

Directions 

  1. Mix the sugar, Fractionated Coconut Oil and essential oils in a large bowl. The oil should be completely mixed in to the sugar; add more sugar if the mixture is too oily. 

  2. Carefully transfer the mixture into an air-tight container such as a mason jar.

  3. To use, scoop out a small amount of the scrub with clean hands or a spoon. Gently massage it onto damp skin in a circular motion, paying attention to dry or rough areas. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.



Diffuser Blends

Autumn Happiness

4 drops Balsam Fir
2 drops Cinnamon Bark
2 drops Wild Orange

Peaceful Walk

2 drops Balsam Fir
3 drops Copaiba

Wild Forest

2 drops Balsam Fir
3 drops Cedarwod
3 drops Eucalyptus
1 drop Vetiver


Emotional Healing with Balsam Fir

Our sense of smell is a key that can unlock and release emotional pain that we have buried deep inside ourselves. What would it feel like to be free of those burdens?


Balsam Fir is a good oil to use when you feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed. It's also a good oil to use when you have pent-up emotions that are difficult to release. Balsam Fir reconnects you with the simple pace of life in the forest... the aroma is grounding and calming, offering peace to the soul.  

Inhale from the bottle, diffuse it, or place a drop in your hands and inhale deeply. To use Balsam Fir topically, apply 1-3 drops over the heart, on the forehead or crown of the head, or on the back of the neck.


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