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Black spruce essential oil is a respiratory supporting oil.

It is especially helpful in soothing persistent coughs and bronchitis. It is also gentle and soothing for asthma. Black spruce essential oil has a beautiful woodsy aroma that is reminiscent of Christmas trees.

Other Holisitic Health Benefits of Black Spruce Essential Oil

• Stress relief
• Fights fatigue
• Soothes muscular aches and pains
• Soothes arthritis and joint pain
• Supportive to the immune system
• Calms tickly coughs
• Helps let go of fearful moments

Energetically, black spruce essential oil encourages forgiveness and self acceptance helping to strengthen one's self image. It is a good oil to raise self confidence. Add 10 drops to 2 tablespoons jojoba oil and apply to the solar plexus chakra. This is our energy center for self confidence and is most affected by stress. It is located above the belly button.

It can also be supportive for extremely dry skin situations when used in combination with rich carrier oils or butters. Add 8 drops to 2 tablespoons coconut oil for dry, cracked skin. Or add 12 drops to our Coconut Body Balm stirring in well. This balm is richer than coconut oil on it's own with coconut oil, cocoa butter, beeswax and jojoba oil.

There are three main components that make up black spruce essential oil. Bornyl acetate makes up about 20% of black spruce oil. It calms inflamed muscles and is the soothing component. Alpha pinene and camphene contribute about 40%. These two components are the respiratory supporting elements of black spruce. They help open the breath and support the respiratory system.

Black spruce essential oil is steam distilled from the needles of the tree. It has the botanical name of Picea mariana.

Traditionally the tree was used to make Spruce Beer. It is commonly used today to create paper pulp because the fiber twists easily and is softer. The North American natives of Canada used the black spruce tree to support their health in many ways. For example, the Cree natives used the cones to prepare a concoction for diarrhea relief. They also chewed the cones to relieve tooth aches. And they made balms to soothe burns from the resin.

Kokokahn's pure essential oils are 10ml or about 200 drops

Resources: 1. Salvatore Battaglia. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Second Edition. The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003 2. Robert Tisserand. Essential Oil Safety Second Edition, Elsevier, USA, 2014

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• Diffuse in the home when asthma or colds are present
• Put 1 drop in a bowl of steaming water. Cover your head with a towel and steam for 2 to 5 minutes.
• Add 1 to 2 drops to a cotton ball and inhale deeply to soothe persistent coughs
• Put 1 drop on a cotton ball and inhale deeply to encourage self confidence
• Add 1 drop under your pillow case where your skin won't touch the oil to soothe tickly, persistent coughs

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Do not use on skin undiluted.

Animals are sensitive to essential oils, especially cats and smaller furry friends. Never put essential oils on cats or other small pets fur. When using essential oils with dogs or other animals consult a holistic vet for advice on how to use them safely.

This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information is for educational purposes only.

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Fighting Fatigue Essential Oil Recipe

• 1oz pump container, glass or PET plastic
• 1oz jojoba oil
• 5 drops balsam fir essential oil
• 5 drops black spruce essential oil
• 5 drops cypress essential oil

Add jojoba oil to container. Add essential oil drops. Cap and shake. Apply once or twice daily to chest and under nose.

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Self Confidence Essential Oil Rub

• 1oz pump container, glass or PET plastic
• 1oz jojoba oil
• 5 drops black spruce essential oil
• 5 drops rhododendron essential oil

Add jojoba oil to container. Add essential oil drops. Cap and shake. Apply once or twice daily to the front and back of belly as well as dabbing under the nose. Create an affirmation like "I am valuable" or "I am stronger than my fears" and repeat this to yourself while applying the self confidence recipe above.

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Certified Organic Picea mariana (Black Spruce) Oil

Country of Origin: Canada

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• Recyclable glass bottle
• 100% pure essential oil GC/MS tested to ensure therapeutic quality and purity
• No parabens, dyes, sulfates, phthalates or other synthetic ingredients

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