Douglas Fir

Latin Name: Pseudotsuga menziesii

Description of Appearance: The Douglas Fir is a tall conifer tree with a straight trunk, dense foliage, and pointed needles. The cones are distinctive with three-pointed bracts extending from each scale.

Common Names:

Fir Douglas
Douglas Fir

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Relaxation and stress relief

Active Ingredients: Aromatic compounds for aromatherapy

Part Of Plant Used: Needles or essential oil

Preperation Method: Diffusion or inhalation

Respiratory conditions

Active Ingredients: Volatile oils with expectorant properties

Part Of Plant Used: Needles and twigs

Preperation Method: Steam inhalation or infusion

Topical applications for muscle pain and inflammation

Active Ingredients: Terpenes with anti-inflammatory properties

Part Of Plant Used: Resin or bark extract

Preperation Method: Topical creams or ointments