Fir Needle Essential Oil Botanical Name: Abies balsamea Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled. Parts Used: Needles. Note Classification: Middle. Aroma: Fresh, green, soft balsamic. Largest Producing Countries: Bulgaria, France, and Germany Traditional Use: Fir needles are known for their disinfecting properties.. Properties: Analgesic, antiseptic, antitussive, astringent, deodorant, expectorant, rubefacient, stimulant, tonic Benefits: Burns, cough, cuts, muscle aches and pains, sore throat, wounds. Fir needle oil can be added to many homemade cleaners and disinfectants. Blends Well With: Benzoin, cistus, lavender, lemon, marjoram, orange, pine, rosemary Of Interest: Silver fir was the first species used for the Christmas tree, but has since been replaced by Douglas and Noble firs. Safety Data: May cause skin irritation.JIYA EXPORTS