Giant Fir Organic Essential Oil, 5ml

Latin Name: Abies Grandis
Plant part: Needle Branch
Origin: France
Plant family: Pinaceae

The Giant Fir is a species of tree from the Pinaceae family. It is a fir native to North America, introduced to Europe in 1831. It is a large ornamental fir with a conical shape, hardy, and with very rapid growth. This tree can reach 50 to 55 m in France, and up to 80 m in its original territory. Its lifespan can reach 200 to 300 years.
The needles release a lemongrass scent when crushed.

• Analgesic - Pain killer, reduces pain
• Anti-inflammatory - reduces inflammation and swelling
• Anticatarrhal - helps to remove excess mucus from the body
• Antiseptic - prevents or combats bacterial infection
• Antirheumatic - alleviating or preventing rheumatism
• Astringent - tightens the tissues, reduces fluid loss
• Antisudorific - prevents sweating
• Circulatory - help improve circulation, strengthen blood vessels, and promote better oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues
• Decongestant - used to relieve stuffy nose
• Expectorant - promotes the removal of mucus from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea
• Immunostimulant - stimulates and strengthens the immune system
• Stimulant - increases alertness of the mind, and boosts energy. Raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body
• Tonic - refreshes, revitalizes and invigorates body functions
• Rubefacient - creates a warming sensation on the skin by dilating blood vessels. This warming effect can ease tension in muscles and joints, while also improving circulation in the affected areas.

🌿Breathing Comfort & Seasonal Support

Diffusion / Inhalation
Giant Fir Essential Oil is traditionally used to support comfortable breathing and a fresh indoor atmosphere. Its crisp, forest-like aroma is especially appreciated during seasonal challenges.

How to use:
Diffusion: Add 5–8 drops to your diffuser and diffuse for 20–30 minutes.

Steam inhalation: Add 1–2 drops to a bowl of hot water, inhale gently for a few minutes.

🌿Respiratory Sensitivity & Seasonal Allergies

Diffusion
Diffusing Giant Fir helps create a clean, refreshing environment and may bring a feeling of ease to the breath during seasonal sensitivities.

How to use:
Diffuse 5–8 drops in living spaces or bedrooms (short diffusion cycles).

🌿Sinus Comfort

Diffusion
The fresh, resinous aroma of Giant Fir is traditionally used to promote a feeling of openness and clarity in the head and sinuses.

How to use:
Diffuse 5–8 drops for 20 minutes, up to twice daily.

🌿Muscle & Joint Comfort

Massage (Adults – 2% dilution)
Giant Fir is commonly used in massage blends to support comfort in tired muscles and joints.

How to use:
Add 12 drops of Giant Fir Essential Oil to 30 ml of a carrier oil (Arnica macerate, Sesame, or Sweet Almond).

Massage into the desired area using slow, warming movements.

🌿Physical Fatigue & Low Energy

Diffusion or Massage
Its invigorating aroma helps restore a sense of vitality and physical freshness after exertion.

How to use:
Diffusion: 5–8 drops

Massage (Adults): 12 drops in 30 ml carrier oil

🌿Mental Fatigue & Overwork

Diffusion
The fresh forest scent of Giant Fir supports mental clarity, focus, and renewal during periods of mental strain.

How to use:
Diffuse 5–6 drops in your workspace or study area for short intervals.

🌿Meditation & Inner Grounding

Diffusion
Giant Fir’s woody, purifying aroma is ideal for grounding practices, meditation, and moments of inner stillness.

How to use:
Diffuse 4–6 drops during meditation or quiet rituals.

🌿Oily Skin & Hair Care

Topical Use (Properly Diluted)
Giant Fir is valued for its purifying and balancing properties, making it suitable for oily skin and scalp care.

How to use:
Adults: Add 12 drops to 30 ml of Jojoba or Hazelnut oil (2%).

Apply locally to skin or scalp as part of a care ritual.

Recommended Dilutions:
Adults: 2% → 12 drops essential oil in 30 ml carrier oil

Children, elderly, sensitive: 1% → 6 drops essential oil in 30 ml carrier oil

If this oil or blend is safe to Diffuse, it will be checked for Dog, Cat, or both underneath:

• Dogs
• Cats

General Guidelines for Diffusing Around Pets:

1. Diffusion Time: Limit diffusing sessions to 15-20 minutes.
2. When trying a new essential oil, use 1-2 drops (in the diffuser) and observe how your dog or cat reacts.
3. Ventilation: Keep the area well-ventilated.
4. Observation: Always monitor pets for any signs of distress when diffusing essential oils.

Made in France
From 100% organic farming

- AB France certified
- 100% Natural Artisanal Product
- Certified Organic
- Not tested on animals
- With guaranteed traceability
- No chemical additives
- Food Grade Essential Oil

Latin Name: Abies Grandis
Plant part: Needle Branch

• Blemished skin
• Oily skin

• Oily skin
• Large pores
• Acne
• Pimples
• Sweating too much
• Oily hair & scalp
• Dandruff
• Athlete's foot

• Immune system
• Allergies
• Physical exhaustion

• Colds & Flu
• Coughing
• Stuffy nose
• Sinusitis
• Hay fever

• Muscle aches & pains
• Joint aches & pains
• Physical exhaustion

⭐ Best Blending Partners (Top Tier)

Eucalyptus radiata
Enhances breathing comfort and freshness without overpowering. Clean, soft, and synergistic.

Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora ct. cineole)
Excellent for seasonal and immune-focused diffusion blends.

Niaouli
Adds warmth and depth while reinforcing respiratory clarity.

Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Classic conifer synergy. Strengthens the forest profile and physical support qualities.

Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
Smoother and slightly citrusy, it softens Giant Fir’s sharper edges beautifully.

⭐ For Muscles, Joints & Physical Recovery

Juniper Berry
Supports circulation and physical recovery.

Cypress
Excellent for movement, drainage, and vascular support.

Rosemary Camphor
Adds warmth and muscle-focused intensity.

Black Spruce (Picea mariana)
Deep, grounding conifer energy for tired bodies.

⭐ For Air Purification & Clean Spaces

Tea Tree
Sharpens the purifying aspect without adding heaviness.

Lemon (low dose)
Brightens the blend while keeping it fresh and functional.

Atlas Cedarwood
Anchors the blend and adds dry, woody stability.

🚫 Oils That Do Not Blend Well

These clash energetically or conceptually with Giant Fir:

Ylang Ylang
Jasmine
Rose
Geranium
Clary Sage
Patchouli

These oils belong to emotional, hormonal, or sensual spaces - Giant Fir does not.

🌲 Blending Philosophy

Giant Fir wants clarity, strength, and purpose. Pair it with oils that:

- Support breathing
- Encourage movement
- Clean the air
- Strengthen the body

When blended with respect, it becomes the backbone of powerful respiratory and physical-care formulas - steady, clean, and unmistakably forest-born.

Store away from heat and light
Packaging: 5ml amber glass bottle with dropper cap

🌲Origins & Native Lands

Giant Fir (Abies grandis) is native to the Pacific Northwest of North America, stretching from present-day British Columbia down through Washington, Oregon, and into northern California.

It thrives in cool, moist forests, often growing alongside Douglas Fir and Western Hemlock. Under the right conditions, it becomes truly giant - reaching 70–80 metres in height, with a straight trunk and soft, fragrant needles.

🌲Traditional Uses by Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest knew Giant Fir well and used it as a practical healing tree, not a ceremonial one.

They traditionally used:

- Needles and resin in steam baths and inhalations for breathing comfort
- Resin as a protective dressing for minor cuts and skin issues
- Infusions of needles for general vitality during cold seasons

The emphasis was always lungs, strength, and survival through damp, cold climates.

🌲European Discovery & Forestry Use

When European explorers encountered Abies grandis in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, they immediately recognised its value - not for medicine first, but for timber.

It was introduced to Europe in the 1830s, especially in:
- France
- Germany
- The British Isles

In Europe, it adapted beautifully to mountainous and humid regions, which is why France later became a key producer of Giant Fir essential oil.

🌲Giant Fir in Aromatherapy History

Unlike Lavender or Frankincense, Giant Fir entered aromatherapy late.

Its essential oil use developed mainly in:
- French aromatherapy
- Forest-based wellness traditions
- Sanatorium and alpine air therapies

The oil was valued for:
- Air purification
- Breathing comfort
- Physical revitalisation

It was never positioned as emotional, hormonal, or digestive - its role was always physical, respiratory, and structural.

🌲Modern Artisanal Distillation

Today, Giant Fir essential oil is typically:
- Steam distilled from fresh needles
- Produced in small batches
- Harvested with forestry management practices

Distillers like Essenciagua focus on preserving the tree’s clean, green, resinous profile - a true expression of alpine and forest air.

🌲 The Spirit of Giant Fir

Giant Fir doesn’t whisper. It stands.

It represents:
- Endurance
- Vertical strength
- Breath and space
- Physical resilience

Not a mystic tree. Not a tender one. A pillar of the forest - steady, clarifying, and quietly powerful.

5ml