The Plant
Plant part: Needle Branch
Origin: France
A small tree 10 to 15 m tall, with a tortuous silhouette and evergreen leaves, Douglas fir is a conifer in the Pinaceae family. It is found mainly in New Caledonia, Madagascar and Australia. Its bark, made up of superimposed layers that crumble easily, is the source of its nickname “the skin tree”. In New Caledonia, it is said that it was customary to wrap a newborn child in these thin layers of bark for strength and protection.
What are the benefits of Douglas Fir?
The Douglas Fir is a beneficial plant for relieving numerous respiratory ailments such as bronchitis, fungal infections, and colds. Thanks to its antiseptic and expectorant properties, the Douglas Fir is effective in clearing the respiratory tract and facilitating breathing. Through inhalation or diffusion, this plant helps to alleviate coughing, expectoration, and sore throats. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory virtues, the Douglas Fir also helps to reduce the inflammation of the respiratory mucous membranes, thus promoting a faster healing of respiratory infections.
Common questions
How to use Douglas Fir?
Both the wood and the needles of the Douglas fir are used. The wood is used in carpentry and joinery. As for the needles, they can be eaten. For example, they can be used to flavor dishes and drinks.
Douglas Fir is also used in the form of :
- Essential Oil: Depending on the desired effect, it can be used :
1. Inhalation or diffusion to purify the air or relieve symptoms of ENT ailments;
2. Cutaneous: Douglas Essential Oil can be massaged into the skin, diluted in a vegetable oil such as Arnica oily macerate;
3. Oral: this use is possible, although less common.
- hydrolat**: produced by steam distillation of Douglas fir twigs, it contains the plant’s water-soluble compounds and a tiny portion of the essential oil. Its use can therefore be a gentler alternative to essential oils, particularly for the face.
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The Products
100% Organic and Handcrafted Douglas Fir Hydrolat
Essenciagua Douglas Hydrosol, distilled with expert craftsmanship, is a treasure trove of benefits for health and well-being. Derived from Pseudotsuga, a small tree 10 to 15 meters tall, this hydrosol is renowned for its fungicidal and purifying properties. Over 80% of Douglas Pine hydrosol is monoterpenol, making it a good immunity stimulant, anti-infectious and antifungal. As a drink, Douglas hydrosol is effective for boosting the immune system, as a cure at the start of winter. Its...
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Douglas Fir Essential Oil 100% Organic and Handcrafted
Essenciagua Douglas Fir Essential Oil, extracted from Pseudotsuga menziesii, is a precious essence distilled with expert craftsmanship. Prized for its disinfectant properties, this majestic tree native to North American forests, also known as Douglas fir, offers an essential oil that purifies the air and effectively fights fungal infections. With its fresh, woody fragrance, Douglas Fir Essential Oil is an excellent choice for creating a purified, revitalizing atmosphere in your living or...
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