The Plant
Plant part: Needle Branch
Origin: Canada
In the deciduous forests of Canada, there is only one large conifer: the Hemlock. The Hemlock is one of the few conifers with the ability to regrow from old wood, i.e. to produce new shoots even after severe pruning.
Native North Americans used the leafy twigs of the eastern hemlock to make tea and take steam baths. Tea brewed with inner bark was a remedy for colds, fevers, diarrhea, stomach aches and scurvy. The needles are also used to prepare infusions. Very powerful on the nervous system, Hemlock Essential Oil is the oil for “moving on”, making it much easier to let go, stimulating positive thinking and imagination…
What are the benefits of Hemlock?
The Hemlock is a plant with multiple health benefits, particularly for the emotional sphere. It is recommended for relieving emotional shocks and depression. Thanks to its soothing and relaxing properties, Hemlock can help calm tormented minds and reduce anxiety. When inhaled, its calming scent provides relief from stress and tension. Hemlock is also known for its regenerative virtues on the nervous system, making it a choice ally to combat mood disorders and regain emotional balance. Its positive influence on mental well-being makes it a valuable plant for those seeking to regain inner peace and overcome life’s trials.
Common questions
How to use Hemlock?
Hemlock wood is used in carpentry to make sturdy boards, as well as in the manufacture of pulp and paper. Hemlock needles can be consumed in a variety of ways:
-In infusion: traditionally, Hemlock infusion is prepared with fresh or dried needles. Pour a handful of needles into a teapot, then pour simmering water over them. Leave to infuse for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain before drinking.
- Essential Oil: This oil, extracted from Hemlock needles, is particularly suitable for diffusion or inhalation. Hemlock Essential Oil can also be massaged into the skin, diluted in a vegetable oil. Finally, this oil can be used orally, always diluted, including in cooking to flavor dishes or beverages.
-Hydrolat : Hemlock Hydrolat can be taken orally or diffused. It is also suitable for cleansing and moisturizing the skin.
How to recognize a Hemlock?
The Hemlock is a conifer that grows mainly in Canada. Its brown bark sometimes tends towards red. Its needles are bright green, almost shiny, and arranged in two rows. This gives the branches a flattened appearance.
The Products
Hemlock Essential Oil 100% Organic and Handcrafted
Essenciagua Hemlock Essential Oil, certified organic, is a unique product with remarkable properties. Native to the coniferous forests of Canada, the Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is a majestic conifer, renowned for its ability to produce new branches even after heavy felling. This carefully distilled essential oil is known for its positive influence on the nervous system, facilitating letting go and stimulating positive thinking and imagination. This oil is particularly effective in combating...
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