Organic labrador tea essential oil
(ledum groenlandicum)
Labrador organic tea (Ledum groenlandicum)
The Greenland ledum, called "Labrador tea", is a plant of the Ericaceae family that grows naturally in North America, and is found in abundance in northern Québec. This plant is coveted for its essential oil obtained through steam distillation.
Properties
Labrador essential tea oil is especially sought after for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiseptic and decongestant properties. The dried leaves can also be drunk as tea by infusing the leaves in hot water for 3 to 4 minutes.
Labrador tea tisane helps regenerate liver cells and acts as a hepatic drainer. This herbal tea is also very effective to treat stress and insomnia. In addition, studies are underway to analyze its potential to treat certain tumors (through essential oils).
Organic black spruce essential oil
(Picea mariana)
Organic black spruce (Picea mariana)
Black spruce is a widespread conifer of Québec, and grows mainly in the heart of the boreal forest. Well-known for its properties in the construction field, this conifer is also used for the production of an essential high quality oil.
Properties
Actually, its branches, when steam-distilled, provide a very fragrant essential oil with many virtues. The main properties of essential oil of black spruce are: an excellent antiseptic air (mycotic and parasitic), an antispasmodic, a general tonic and neurotonic and a relaxing immune stimulant.
It can also serve as an inhaled respiratory decongestant or spread in the air to treat sinusitis and cough. Finally, essential oil of black spruce can provide benefits to the skin, muscles, and joints when rubbed on the affected part.
Organic balsam fir essential oil
(Abies balsamea)
Organic balsam fir
(Abies balsamea)
The balsam fir is a very prolific conifer in Québec. The tree is sought as ornamental wood, for its resin (gum tree), but also for properties that contain its essential oil.
Properties
Just like black spruce oil, balsam fir oil is used as a respiratory antiseptic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory agent. It is mainly used to treat colds, asthma and cough. Essential oil of balsam can also treat cold rheumatism, osteoarthritis, cramps and muscle spasms.
Organic Canada goldenrod essential oil
(Solidago canadensis)
Organic Canada goldenrod
(Solidago canadensis)
Canada’s goldenrod is a perennial with golden yellow flowers. There are about 18 species alone in Québec. It can be harvested in summer and autumn in the woods, fields, some shores, the forest, etc.
Properties
All parts of the goldenrod (leaves, flowers and roots) have medicinal properties. The essential oil extracted from this plant is known to promote wound healing, evacuation of the kidneys, relief from kidney problems, and much more.
