Poplar Balsam Essential Oil - Living Libations
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Description
Description
Step into the serene embrace of Poplar Balsam Essential Oil, a wild-crafted resin treasure from the spring buds of the Canadian Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera). Revered by Native North Americans for centuries, this aromatic sap offers soothing, woody, and sweet caramel notes that calm the senses and delight the soul.
Ideal for perfumes, colognes, baths, diffusers, and skincare, Poplar Balsam creates a comforting woodland aroma reminiscent of Balm of Gilead, connecting the spirit with the natural world.
Botanical Information
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Botanical Name: Populus balsamifera
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Family: Salicaceae
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Extraction Method: Steam distilled
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Part of Plant Distilled: Buds
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Country of Origin: Canada
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Cultivation Method: Wild-crafted
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Consistency: Thick
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Composition: 100% Populus balsamifera
Scent Description
Fresh, sweet, woody resin with warm, comforting caramel undertones. Earthy, grounding, and uplifting.
Blends Well With
Sandalwood, Bergamot, Vetiver, Frankincense, Palo Santo, Marjoram, Copal, Musk Mallow, Lime, Lemon, Sweet Thyme, Lavender, Neroli.
Uses
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Aromatherapy & Diffusion: Infuse rooms with sweet, woody resin to calm the mind.
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Baths & Massage: Dilute for relaxing baths, chest balms, and skin serums.
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Perfumery & Hair Care: A sublime addition to perfumes, colognes, pomades, and hair oils.
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Skincare: Helps reduce redness and improve the appearance of scars.
Pro Tip: Pair with Sandalwood or Frankincense for a grounding, forest-inspired aroma, or Bergamot and Neroli for a fresh, brightened woody bouquet.
Spirit & Story
The reassuring, rejuvenating aroma of Poplar Balsam has traveled centuries from the woodlands of Canada to hearts around the world. Known as Canadian Balm of Gilead, this resin was historically offered as a gesture of peace and is cherished for its aromatic warmth, emotional ease, and restorative qualities.
"Listen what the poplar-tree and murmuring waters counseled me."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Safety Note
Dilute before topical use. Avoid eyes and sensitive areas. Not recommended for children under 6, pregnant or nursing women without professional guidance.
Origin: Canada | Extraction: Steam distilled | Cultivation: Wild
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What is your return policy?
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