Scientific Name:   Tsuga canadensis

Country of Origin:  Canada

Synonyms:  Pinus canadensis, Abies canadensus, spruce, eastern hemlock, common hemlock, hemlock oil, spruce oil, fir needle oil.

Plant Family:  Pinaceae

Plant Parts Used:  Needles and twigs.

Extraction Method:  Distillation

Physical Characteristics:  Colourless or pale yellow liquid.

Dominant Note(s):  Middle

Aroma:  Pleasing, fresh-balsamic, sweet-fruity odour.

Main Constituents:  Pinenes, limonene, bornyl acetate, tricyclene, phellandrene, myrcene, thujone, dipentene, and cadinene among others.  Constituents vary according to botanical species.

Blends With:  Pine, Oakmoss, Cedarwood, Galbanum, Benzoin, Lavender, Lavandin and Rosemary.

Safety Precautions:  Non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-photophobic.