Douglas fir
Scientific names: Pseudotsuga menziesii, Pseudotsuga douglasii, Pseudotsuga mucronata, Pseudotsuga taxifolia
Family: Pinaceae
Alternate names: Balsam, Bálsamo de Abeto de Douglas, Balsam Fir Oregon, Balsam Oregon, Baume d'Oregon, Baume de Pin d'Oregon, Coastal Douglas Fir, Douglas, Douglas de Menzies, Douglas de Oregón, Douglas Fir Balsam, Douglas Spruce, Douglas Taxifolié, Douglasia Verde, Falsa Tsuga Verde de Las Rocosas, Oregon Balsam, Oregon Fir Balsam, Pin d'Oregon, Red Fir, Sapin Baumier d'Orégon, Sapin de Douglas
Background
Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is a tree that grows in the Pacific Northwest. The resin found in the trunk of the tree is sometimes used to make medicine.
People use Douglas fir essential oil for wound healing and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
People use Douglas fir essential oil for wound healing and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Douglas fir is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Douglas fir is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Douglas fir is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Douglas fir is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using Douglas fir for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
Some people use the resin, or essential oil, from the trunk of the Douglas fir tree as medicine. But there isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose 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.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Douglas fir interacts with any medicines. Before taking Douglas fir, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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