We are thrilled to announce that the highly sought-after Douglas Fir essential oil is now available in our store. This exceptional oil is sourced from the beautiful area of Queenstown in New Zealand and is extracted from the young branches and needles of the Douglas Fir tree before they produce a cone. Harvesting Douglas Fir before cone maturation serves two purposes. Firstly, it helps control the population of this invasive species. Secondly, distillation of the young needles and branches produces a premium quality essential oil with a clean and bright citrusy and coniferous aroma, with an underlying fruity-floral note. This fruity-floral nuance makes this Douglas Fir oil particularly appealing in artisan perfume blends and other fragranced products.
Douglas Fir essential oil from New Zealand has a distinctive aroma that sets it apart from all other conifers. Compared to the deep woody Douglas Fir oil sourced from Canada, this oil has a brighter and fresher scent, with a slightly sweet and floral undertone, making it a popular choice for perfumers and aromatherapy enthusiasts.
It's worth noting that although Douglas Fir belongs to the genus Pseudotsuga, it's not a true fir, as those are assigned to the genus Abies. This can be a bit confusing for some people, but it's an interesting fact that adds to the uniqueness of this essential oil.
Douglas Fir essential oil boasts an impressive range of therapeutic benefits. It blends particularly well with Plai essential oil for an anti-inflammatory massage oil that also benefits sore muscles. The astringent properties of this oil make it suitable for use in formulations for oily skin. The highly antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of Douglas Fir essential oil from New Zealand make it ideal for aromatherapy use, such as adding a few drops in a diffuser or oil warmer for situations of cold and flu. We love the fresh "in the forest" aroma that is released when diffused, and find it refreshing and cleansing for stale air.
We are confident that you'll love the Douglas Fir essential oil as much as we do, and we can't wait for you to try it out for yourself.
Batch specific GC/MS analysis for this essential oil is available by clicking on the green tab above.
Aromatherapy use: Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Expectorant, Immune stimulant, Warming
General use: Oil warmers/diffusers/diffusers, potpourri, perfume, bath oil, bath salt, bath and shower gels, spa treatment oils and creams, massage oil, soaps and candles
Contraindications: Avoid during pregnancy.
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