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Fir needle (Himalayan)

Linh sam Himalaya (kim)

Abies spectabilis

East Himalayan fir, Himalayan silver fir, Abies webbiana

Pinaceae · Lá kim và cành · Needles (leaves) and twigs · Steam-distilled

Fir needle (Himalayan) essential oil (Abies spectabilis) — botanical illustration
Abies spectabilis

Safety

Skin sensitization if oxidized

Oxidation products of (+)-limonene and α-pinene may sensitize skin.

Store in dark, sealed, refrigerated container. Add an antioxidant.

Likely not hazardous in pregnancy based on data for the major constituents.


Usage guidelines

Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated; add antioxidant

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
(+)-Limonene29.6 %
α-Pinene19.1 %
β-Pinene9.1 %
β-Caryophyllene5.3 %
Bornyl acetate4.7 %
Calarene4.2 %
Camphene3.7 %
β-Bourbonene3.3 %
β-Maaliene3.3 %
γ-Selinene3.3 %
β-Myrcene2.5 %
α-Caryophyllene2.4 %
δ-Cadinene2.1 %

Botanical source

Abies spectabilis is a silver fir of the eastern Himalayas, Nepal, Bhutan, India. The tree reaches 50 meters, growing at elevations from 2400 to 4000 meters.

The oil is steam-distilled from needles and twigs. Limited availability.

Family Pinaceae.