Dr. I’s clinical findings support:
*adrenal & stress support*low energy, fatigue and weakness
*sex hormone health (especially male)
*nerve and brain health
*mood balance (fear, worry, nervousness)
*trauma/injury/accident/surgery support
*liver health & detoxification
Aroma
woodsy, earthy, piney, penetrating
Energetic Properties:
grounding, stabilizing, centering, strengthening, awakening, creative, empowering, earthy
Medicinal properties:
Traditionally the conifers have been used by traditional healers as immune and hormone support particularly for balancing male complaints. Their natural levels of vitamin C and bioflavonoids support immunity and strengthens capillary walls thus reducing varicose veins, broken blood vessels and nose bleeds.
Herbalists have given steam baths with these trees for their effect on the respiratory system to benefit cough, colds, flu, asthma, bronchitis, allergies and to break up mucous promoting lymphatic drainage.
Herbalists have appreciated the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of the conifers to soothe overworked or tired muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints.
The conifers have also been utilized by native healers to work as a urinary antiseptic to treat urinary infections and remove deposits from the kidneys, bladder and lymphatic system.
Bring Nature's Breezes to you:
Topical: Use as a perfume or apply to bottoms of feet with a carrier oil for aromatherapy.
Aromatic: Diffuse anywhere offensive odors, mold, microbes or dust mites are found.
Tip: Add to the washing machine, dryer, or directly inside shoes to neutralize odors.
Historical & Spiritual use:
The fir tree is most associated with Christmas celebration and strong connection with Mother Nature.
The Lakota tribe of Native Americans connected to the “Great Spirit” or the energy of the universe through the spruce tree.
The conifers spiritually were used to ground the receiver and remove emotional blocks and thus bring one a sense of balance. Cypress is said to be helpful for those grieving, or those experiencing a major life-change. It can aid in stabilizing and processing emotion. It has long been associated with protection.
Cedar is particularly useful in grounding and cleansing negative energies and relieving nervous tension. Cedar is used to attract wealth and sometimes also associated with sexuality and love.
Cedar has been used by Native Americans as an insect repellent and treating bronchitis and tuberculosis.