Botanical Name - Tsuga canadensis
Also known as - Hemlock Fir, Canadian Hemlock, Eastern Hemlock, Pruche
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Aroma - Fresh, balsamic, forest-like aroma
Extraction - Steam distilled
Part of Plant - Needles
Country of Origin - Canada
Chemical constituents - Bornyl Acetate, Alpha-pinene, camphene
Uses - The actions of Hemlock Spruce are warming, toning and grounding. Useful for circulation problems and keeping the respiratory system healthy. It is used in the treatment of skin problems, nervous tension and aches and pains especially in the joints & muscles.
Organic Certificate - This essential oil is certified organic by the Soil Association which means you can be sure that it has been produced to the highest ethical and environmental standards. The Soil Association's standards exceed the UK government's minimum requirements for organic products in many areas, but particularly in animal welfare, GM and the use of pesticides. Standards are constantly reviewed to ensure they deal with current issues.