Essential oil is obtained from needles, as well as young fir branches, which helps to effectively fight a number of diseases. Most often it is used to treat runny nose and sinusitis. Due to the fact that this tool is completely natural, it is prescribed for both adults and children.

Chemical composition

Fir oil owes its medicinal properties to its rich composition, because it includes such useful substances:

• volatile, preventing the development of pathogenic bacteria;
• terpenes are humulene, cardinene, bisabolene, as well as myrcene and a-pinene, which help fight cancer cells and rejuvenate the whole body;
• camphor, which has an enveloping, antiseptic and sedative effect.

Due to this composition, fir oil has a greenish-yellow hue and a rich mint-lemon aroma.

Healing properties

• Fir essential oil is widely used for the prevention and treatment of many diseases, because it has such important properties:
• Accelerates metabolic processes in the body.
• Positive effect on the appearance and elasticity of the skin, eliminates wrinkles.
• Strengthens the immune system and prevents the appearance of diseases caused by bacteria and viruses.
• Cleanses the skin and acts as a natural deodorant.
• It activates positive changes in the body, accelerating natural processes.
• Tones up.
• Removes excess fluid from the body.
• Stops the development of inflammatory processes and kills the microorganisms that cause them.
• Rejuvenates.
• Effectively removes mucus from the upper respiratory tract.
• Helps fight colds.
• Stops rotting processes.
• Reduces the intensity of pain.

Important! Before using medicines based on fir oil, you should always consult your doctor.

What diseases are taken

Fir oil is used in pure form and in combination with other medicines for the treatment of such diseases:

• fungi of the feet and nails;
• skin abscesses;
• colds and flu;
• stressful conditions and insomnia;
• corns, corns;
• purulent wounds and ulcers;
• dermatosis and pustular rash;
• dandruff and other hair problems;
• postoperative scars and hematomas;
• diseases of the genitourinary system (urethritis, cystitis, prostatitis and others);
• inflammation of the upper respiratory tract;
• runny nose;
• sinusitis;
• angina;
• herpes;
• frostbite and severe hypothermia;
• burns;
• decreased visual acuity;
• acute and chronic heart failure;
• rheumatism;
• collapse;
• lobar pneumonia;
• trouble breathing.

But these are not all the ways to use this healing oil. It is included in various anti-aging cosmetics, because it effectively copes with the problem of the aging of the body, tones the skin, smoothes and makes it elastic. And also it has a positive effect on almost all organs and systems, strengthens the immune system and improves mood.

Did you know? Fir is often used instead of spruce during the New Year holidays, as its needles do not crumble, even if the tree is dry. In addition, fir, due to the content of volatile, disinfects the air.

Can I use it for children?

Since fir oil is completely natural, it can be used to treat children. Of course, you need to take into account the individual characteristics of each child and his susceptibility to drugs. An allergic reaction can sometimes occur on the components of the drug, therefore, before treatment, the child must make a test.To do this, a few drops, diluted in vegetable oil, are applied to the inside of the elbow. If within half an hour there was no burning sensation, itching, and the place of application did not turn red, you can safely use this tool for treatment.

Methods of preparation and application of oil

This valuable product, obtained from branches and fir needles, can eliminate many health problems, in particular, treats diseases of the upper respiratory tract. It can be used to treat runny nose and sinusitis. To do this, prepare special drops in the nose, rubbing, and also make inhalations.

Nasal instillation

Since in its pure form, essential oils can cause burns to the nasal mucosa, they must be diluted to prepare nasal drops.

Fir is usually mixed with the following ingredients:

• one part of it is combined with three parts of sea buckthorn oil;
• 5-6 drops are added to 30 ml of wheat germ oil, calendula or olive;
• 1 drop is diluted in a tablespoon of saline or distilled water.

These drops should be used to treat a cold in the following order:

1. Mix all the necessary ingredients and pour the finished emulsion or oily liquid into the bottle from under the nasal drops with a convenient dropper cap treated with boiling water.
2. Rinse your nose with saline beforehand.
3. Sit comfortably on the pillow, tilting your head slightly first left, then right and back to enhance the effect of the procedure.
4. Shake the drug vial.
5. Drop 2-3 drops into each nostril, after each changing the position of the head.
6. Repeat the procedure 3-4 times a day.

Inhalation

An even more effective method of dealing with the common cold and its symptoms, such as a runny nose and cough, is to inhale the vapors of essential oil. For this, special inhalers or homemade homemade devices are used.

Important! An allergic reaction may occur to fir oil or any of its components.

Children, in order to avoid burns of the mucous membranes, it is recommended to put a bowl of hot water for a short time near the bed (at this time, adults must be close and make sure that the child does not capsize the container), in which several drops of the drug are dissolved, or put it on a handkerchief and put next to the pillow.

Inhalations are carried out in the following sequence:

1. Pour hot water into the steam inhaler.
2. Add a few drops of fir needles.
3. If there is no special device, use a bowl and a towel (10 liters of oil per liter of water).
4. Breathe the steam for 10 minutes. (water temperature should be around + 50 ° C).

Rubbing

Rubbing act much softer than nasal drops and inhalation, in addition, it is very effective. To prepare the medicine, you need to mix fir oil with vegetable oil in equal proportions, or with two parts of interior fat. With this tool, the nose wings, nose bridge and sinus sinus are rubbed, which is good for colds and sinusitis.

Did you know? Fir does not tolerate gas contamination and dust in the air, so it is rarely seen in the city.

And you can also apply it to whiskey, which will help to cope with a headache with a cold. Children can be given a therapeutic massage, using a quarter of a glass of any vegetable oil and a couple of drops of essential fir. They are applied to the back and chest of the child and rubbed with light massage movements.

Limitations and contraindications

As with any drug, there are limitations and contraindications to the use of fir oil.

• Using it for medicinal purposes, it must be remembered that the drug is contraindicated in such cases:
• during pregnancy;
• with kidney disease;
• with individual intolerance;
• during stomach diseases such as gastritis and ulcers;
• in combination with alcohol, which reduces the effectiveness of the drug;
• with epilepsy;
• children under 3 years of age.

Fir essential oil contains a number of useful substances, thanks to which it helps to cope with many diseases. Most often it is used to treat the upper respiratory tract, in particular runny nose and sinusitis in adults and children.