The black cherry tree comes from 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 embankments.
The flowers are grouped in umbels of 2-4 flowers, appearing at the beginning of the foliage period.
This plant is native to Europe and Southwest Asia.
Identification
Name on label : Black cherry essential oil
Botanical species: Prunus cerasus and Thymus vulgaris
Family: Rosacea / Lamiaceae
Used part: Cherry (Kernel Extract), Thyme (Flowering Top)
Extraction method: Steam distillation
Origin: France and Spain
Main ingredients: Benzyl acetate, Benzaldehyde, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Methyl benzoate
Uses: Massages, diffusions, and compresses.
External use properties
- Antiseptic
- Relieves pain related to muscle attachments – specialty: small tendons
- Anti-rheumatic
Main uses for external use
- Rheumatism, gout
- Tendinitis, bursitis, "tennis elbow"
- Arthritis
- Nervous muscle spasms
User manuals
Point massage: Apply 3 to 4 drops of pure essential oil to the affected or treatment 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 pure massage emulsion.
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 operation 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 part.
Recommendations and precautions for use
IMPORTANT: KEEP TENNIS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES, AND LIGHT. FLAMMABLE
May be slightly irritating for sensitive skin, children's skin, and the elderly. If necessary, dilute in almond oil.
