BLACK SPRUCE, Picea mariana

Latin name: Picea mariana

Distilled part: twigs

Origin: Québec

Properties: anti-inflammatory, astringent, bactericidal, cortisone-like, decongestant, diuretic, expectorant, fungicide, lymph tonic, parasiticide (intestinal), ovarian stimulator, thymic stimulator, general tonic, nervine (solar plexus), respiratory tonic, viricide

Indications: allergies, asthma, asthenia, bronchitis, candidiasis, cellulite, bronchial congestion, influenza, hyperthyroidism, bronchiolitis, gallstones, hypoadrenalism, immunodepression, biliary and renal lithiasis, neurasthenia, parasitosis (intestinal), colds, salmonellosis, sinusitis, ringworm, intestinal worms

Contraindications: Possibility of irritation on sensitive skin and sometimes with repeated use. If this occurs, dilute in vegetable oil.