Spruce white, Picea glauca
Picea glauca
White Spruce
Pinaceae
History and Origin
White spruce has a transcontinental range, from Newfoundland and Labrador to the West, across Canada. Widely spread in the St. Lawrence Valley, this conifer tree is closely linked to the survival of Native people and settlers. In a way, it is Quebec’s eucalyptus. Traditionally, its needles were used for inhalations and fumigations, to treat flu, pulmonary problems and cough as well as to fortify women after parturition. It also enters in the preparation of decoctions made to treat renal problems or disinfect wounds.
Abenaki people drink decoction from the cones to cure urinary problems. The internal bark is crushed to prepare pomade applied on the wounds. The resin is chewed as a laxative. It can also be melted and added to a body fat to make an ointment for wounds.
| Aroma and taste |
Typiquement « Bière d’épinette » |
| Stability and Shelf Life |
Très stable, se conserve facilement deux ans. |
| Properties and Applications |
Cold, dandruff, nasal congestions and irritated nose. |
References
Suzanne Catty, La Flore Laurentienne, Native American Ethnobotany and the personal notes of
Lucie Mainguy.
Discharge
Aliksir strongly recommends that you consult with a physician or aromatherapist. It is important to inform
yourself concerning contraindications or incompatibilities with other substances. Hydrosols are powerful, and they must be used according to the physiological doses.