Norway Spruce
OTHER NAME(S): Abeto Rojo, Balm of Gilead Fir, Balsam Fir, Baume du Canada, Canada Balsam, Fir Needle Oil, Fir Tree, Hemlock Spruce, Norway Pine, Picea Aetheroleum, Picea Turiones Recentes, Pin Résineux, Pin Rouge, Pin Rouge d'Amérique, Pruches, Sapin Baumier, Supinate, Spruce, Spruce Fir, Tsuga, Picea abies, Picea excelsa, Pinus abies, Pinus viminalis, Abies excelsa, Abeto de Noruega, Épinette de Norvège
Overview
Norway spruce (picea abies) is a type of spruce tree. People use the needles and the oil taken from the needles as medicine.
Norway spruce is used for infections of the airways, acute pain, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses
We currently have no information for Norway Spruce overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Norway spruce is safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Norway spruce is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Norway spruce is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Norway Spruce overview.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Norway spruce 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
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.