Tsuga essential oil is extracted by using steam distillation process from needles and twigs of the conifer trees. The bark was used to make poultices. It is the effective herbal medicines which is associated with an emotional balance. It has an active chemical compounds such as bornyl acetate, beta phellandrene, limonene, alpha pinene, 3-carene, beta pinene, myrcene and sobornyl acetate. This oil possesses grounding, fresh, earthy and woody aroma. The color of the oil ranges from yellowish to colorless. Tsuga tree grows upto 28-31 meters in height having yellow to brown twigs and small cones. This evergreen and coniferous tree is inherent to Eastern North America.

History

It is inherent to North America. It is usually grown in Ontario and usually found in Eastern Canada but except New found land and Labrador. In US, it is found in Alabama, Minnesota, Georgia, Indiana and Appalachian Mountains. It is also known as Eastern hemlock and Canadian hemlock. Tsuga tree grows up to the height of 28-31 meters. It was used by Native Americans for its medicinal properties. The poultice was made from needles of tree that is used to treat pain and heal wounds. The twigs are boiled and made tea that is used to treat gastrointestinal and digestive problems. It is widely used in Ayurveda and Chinese herbal medicine to prevent the health ailments.

Health benefits of Tsuga essential oil

• It is used to treat skin conditions, urinary/ kidney infections and venereal diseases.
• It is useful for respiratory problems and cleanses blood.
• It is a cure for bronchitis, flu, colds, coughs, stress, anxiety and muscular aches.
• It also prevents pimples and acne.
• It lowers tension and treats minor aches and pains of the body.
• It moisturizes the skin and also slows down the aging process.

Precautions                                                                                                 

• Nursing, pregnant women and people having medication should consult the health professional for use.
• One should consult the health professional for use.
• Do not use on mucous membranes, eyes and ears.
• A patch test is preferred for use.
• Breast feeding mothers and pregnant women should consult the doctor for use.

Tsuga essential oil facts

The aroma of Tsuga essential oil is grounding as well as uplifting. It is used in skin care products for its nourishing properties that make the skin supple and hydrated. It is used for its skin enhancing properties and adding scent.

Tsuga essential oil facts and health benefits Quick Facts
Name:	Tsuga essential oil facts and health benefits
Origin	It is inherent to North America. It is usually grown in Ontario and usually found in Eastern Canada but except New found land and Labrador.
Colors	Colorless-Yellowish
Health benefits	Treat skin problems, Cleanses blood, Cure bronchitis, Lowers tension, Treat pains and aches

Name	Tsuga essential oil facts and health benefits
Scientific Name of Tsuga plant	Tsuga canadensis
Native	It is inherent to North America. It is usually grown in Ontario and usually found in Eastern Canada but except New found land and Labrador.
Common/English Name of Tsuga plant	Tsuga, Hemlock spruce, Eastern hemlock, New England hemlock, Spruce hemlock, Canada hemlock, White hemlock, Spruce pine
Common method of extraction	Steam distilled
Plant part used	Needles, twigs
Color	Colorless-yellowish
Consistency	Thin
Flavor/aroma	Fresh, earthy, woody
Traditional uses	It is a treatment for skin conditions, urinary/ kidney infections as well as venereal diseases. It assists respiratory problems and also acts as a blood cleanser. It cures bronchitis, flu, colds, coughs, stress, anxiety and muscular aches. It also treats pimples and acne. It lowers tension and cures minor aches and pains.
Precautions	Nursing, pregnant women should consult the doctor. Before using consult the health professional. It should not be used on mucous membranes, eyes and ears. A patch test should be done before use.