Technical data
- Product Name: Spruce
- Latin name: Picea mariana
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 91722-19-9
Features
- Scent: Fresh, crisp, resinous evergreen with sweet woody undertones and a clean coniferous heart
- Scent type: Woods and mosses
- Note: Middle to base
- Color: Colorless to very pale yellow
- Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing
Blends with
Northern Stillness
Purpose
- A meditative diffuser blend for grounding and quiet focus.
- Recipe
3 drops Black Spruce, 2 drops Frankincense, 1 drop Cedarwood Atlas in an ultrasonic diffuser
Cold Morning Lift
Purpose
- An invigorating massage oil for sluggish winter mornings.
- Recipe
2% dilution in 30 ml jojoba: 8 drops Black Spruce, 3 drops Bergamot, 1 drop Rosemary
Dillution guideline
- Use at 1–3% dilution in a quality carrier oil for topical applications.
- Patch test
Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid use on children under 3 years. For older children, use at half the adult dilution and only with parental supervision.
- Pregnancy
Consult a qualified aromatherapist or healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or nursing.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, birds, and small animals. Diffuse only in well-ventilated spaces with an exit route for pets.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat. Best used within 2 years of opening.
