Abies sibirica needle oil

Abies sibirica needle oil

AKA “Siberian Fir Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Fir Needle Oil”

Oil

Ingredient Facts

Abies sibirica needle oil

AKA: Siberian Fir Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Fir Needle Oil

Oil · Perfuming · EWG: 3

Plant-Derived

Fragrance

Not Clean

Siberian Fir Needle Oil. Abies Sibirica needle Oil is an essential oil distilled from the needles and branches of the fir, Abies sibirica, Pinaceeae. It contains about 40% esters calculated as bornyl acetate, pinene, camphene, DL-limonene, and phellandrene.

Family

Pinaceae (Pine family)

Plant Part

Needle

Lifeform

Tree

Climate

Temperate

CAS #

91697-89-1

Form

Oil

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Functions

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Antioxidant

Antimicrobial

Brightening

Adds pleasant scent

Traditional Use

Siberian fir needle oil has been used in traditional Russian and Northern European folk medicine for respiratory support and was valued in steam baths for its antiseptic properties.