The black cherry tree comes from the Cerasus vulgaris which is a shrub rarely exceeding 8 meters in height. In the wild, it is a very suckering shrub, forming bushes in hedges and on slopes.
The flowers are grouped in umbels of 2-4 flowers, appearing at the beginning of leafing.
This plant is native to Europe and Southwest Asia.
Identification
Name on label: Black cherry essential oil
Botanical species: Prurus cerasus and Thymus vulgaris Rosacea
Family: Lamiaceae
Part used: Cherry tree (Extract from the kernel), Thyme (flowering tops)
Extraction method: Steam distillation
Origin: France and Spain
Main constituents: Benzyl acetate, Benzaldehyde, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Methyl benzoate
Uses: Massages, diffusions, and compresses.
Properties for external use
- Antiseptic
- Relieves pain related to muscle attachments - specialty: small tendons
- Anti-rheumatic
Main uses for external use
- Rheumatism, gout
- Tendonitis, bursitis, "tennis elbow"
- Arthritis
- Nervous muscle spasms
Directions for use
Spot massage: Apply 3 to 4 drops of pure essential oil to the affected or treated area.
Massage: To obtain a 5% dilution, ideal for massages, mix 5 ml of essential oil with 100 ml of vegetable oil, alcohol-free gel, cream, or virgin massage emulsion.
Compresses: Add a few drops of oil to a bowl of very hot water. Dip a clean cloth in the water. Squeeze and place the compress on the affected area. Repeat as often as necessary.
Essential oil diffusers: Add 10 to 15 drops to a diffuser of your choice. Duration: 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the room.
Recommendations and precautions for use
IMPORTANT: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES, AND LIGHT. FLAMMABLE
May be slightly irritating to sensitive skin, children's skin, and the elderly. If so, dilute in almond oil.
