The Plant
Plant part: Branch
Origin: France
The Sitka Spruce is a conifer of the Pinaceae family that can reach 30 meters in height. Native to the American West Coast, Sitka Spruce, named after an island in the Alexander Archipelago in southeast Alaska, was introduced into parks in the 19th century, and used after the Second World War as a reforestation species, particularly in Finistère and Côtes d’Armor.
Sitka spruce wood is used for joinery and paper-making. Its twigs are also used to extract essential oil.
What are the benefits of the Sitka Spruce?
The Sitka Spruce is a plant with numerous health benefits. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it a valuable ally in the treatment of arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatism. By reducing joint inflammation, it alleviates pain and improves mobility for people suffering from these conditions. The Sitka Spruce is also beneficial for respiratory issues such as bronchitis. Its expectorant and antiseptic virtues help to clear the respiratory tract and fight against infections. In short, the Sitka Spruce is a versatile plant capable of providing natural and effective relief for several everyday ailments.
Common questions
How to use Spruce?
Both the wood and the needles of the Spruce are used. While the wood is used in carpentry, the needles can be eaten. For example, they can be used to flavor dishes and drinks.
Norway spruce is also used in the form of Essential Oil. This oil, extracted from spruce needles, is particularly suitable for diffusion, especially during periods of winter sickness.
Depending on the desired effect, Spruce Essential Oil can be used in a variety of ways:
1. Inhalation or diffusion to purify the air or relieve the symptoms of ENT ailments;
2. Cutaneous: Spruce Essential Oil can be massaged into the skin, diluted in a vegetable oil such as Arnica oily macerate;
3. Oral: this use is possible but less common.
The Products
Epicea sitka Essential Oil 100% Organic and Handcrafted
Essenciagua Sitka Spruce Essential Oil is a naturally invigorating product, acting effectively on muscular pain, cramps and eczema. This essential oil, derived from Picea sitchensis, is distilled by hand at low temperatures to preserve its therapeutic properties. Sitka Spruce is known for its antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties, making this essential oil particularly effective for relieving muscle pain and cramps. Applied topically, it helps relax tense muscles and reduce...
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