Oils Notebook

Spruce

Yun Shu

Botanical Name: Picea spp.

Family: Pinaceae

Note: Top/Middle

Temperature: Warming

Elements: Metal, Water

Meridians: Lung, Kidney


Traditional Actions/Indications:

  1. Expels Wind-Cold Bi
    Muscular aches and pain
    Poor circulation
    Arthritis
  2. Calms the Shen
    Mental fatigue, burnout, low motivation, stamina and vitality, depression
  3. Helps the Kidneys grasp the Lung Qi and stops Coughing
    Asthma, bronchitis, coughs and respiratory weakness
    Colds and flu
    Cough, wheezing, chest pain, low stamina, mental and physical fatigue, backache and fearfulness
  4. Tonifies Qi and Yang
    Fatigue, reoccurring infections, low motivation and depression
    Lack of strength when facing challenging situations
  5. Fortifies Wei Qi
    Prevention of colds, flu and reoccurring infections

Cautions: May irritate the skin, especially if the oil is oxidised.


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These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently.