Douglas Fir
OTHER NAME(S): Balsam, Bálsamo de Abeto de Douglas, Balsam Fir Oregon, Balsam Oregon, Baume d'Oregon, Baume de Pin d'Oregon, Coastal Douglas Fir, Douglas, Douglas de Menzies, Douglas de Oregón, Douglas Fir Balsam, Douglas Spruce, Douglas Taxifolié, Douglasia Verde, Falsa Tsuga Verde de Las Rocosas, Oregon Balsam, Oregon Fir Balsam, Pin d'Oregon, Red Fir, Sapin Baumier d'Orégon, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Pseudotsuga douglasii, Pseudotsuga mucronata, Pseudotsuga taxifolia, Abeto de Douglas, Sapin de Douglas
Overview
Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is a tree that grows in the Pacific Northwest. The resin found in the trunk of the tree is sometimes used to make medicine.
People use Douglas fir essential oil for wound healing and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
We currently have no information for Douglas fir overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Douglas fir is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Douglas fir is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Douglas fir is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Douglas fir is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Douglas fir is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Douglas fir overview.
Dosing
Some people use the resin, or essential oil, from the trunk of the Douglas fir tree as medicine. But there isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
References
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- Mitic ZS, Stojanovic-Radic Z, Cvetkovic VJ, et al. Pseudotsuga menziesii (Pinaceae): Volatile Profiles, Antimicrobial Activity and Toxicological Evaluation of Its Essential Oil. Chem Biodivers 2021;18(9):e2100424.