The hemlock contains a good percentage of borneol and/or bornyl acetate, which allows it to act directly on the limbic brain. It is recognized as an effective antidepressant in a daily night diffusion treatment. The borneol it contains in good proportion is very effective as a sedative and for combating fatigue and stress. Its active ingredients act topically as pain relievers joint and muscle, useful for the rheumatism, cramps, and neuralgias.
Name on label: Essential oil of hemlock
Botanical species: Tsuga canadensis
Famille : Pinaceae
Part used: Branches and needles
Extraction method: Distillation
Origine : Canada
Main constituents: Alpha-pinene, camphene, tricyclene, limonene, myrcene, beta-pinene, beta-phellandrene, alpha-phellandrene, terpinolene, para-cymene, santene, delta-3-carene, bornyl acetate, terpinene-4-ol.
Uses: Massages, inhalations, baths, compresses, and diffusions.
Point massage: Apply 3 to 4 drops of pure essential oil on the affected or treated area.
Massage : To achieve 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.
Inhalation : Apply 2 or 3 drops on a tissue and breathe in for a few minutes. Stop if you feel any discomfort. Repeat as often as necessary OR boil water, remove from heat, pour into a bowl, add a few drops of essential oil, cover your head with a towel, and breathe gently.
En bain : Pour 5 drops of pure essential oil either in water, in bath foam or on a handful of sea salt.
Compresses : Add a few drops of oil to a bowl of very hot water. Dip a clean cloth into the water. Wring it out and place the compress on the affected area. Repeat the process as often as necessary.
Essential oil diffusers: Put 10 to 15 drops on the aromatic pad of the diffuser.
Duration of diffusion: 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the room (clinical use only – some references advise against use at home – prevent excessive use)
