Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) Balsam Fir: More Than a Christmas Tree Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) is often associated with winter forests and holiday scent, but traditionally, it has been used in North American herbal practices for respiratory, muscular, and immune support. Its needles and resin contain volatile oils rich in compounds like α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene, and bornyl acetate — bioactive constituents that give the tree both its aroma and therapeutic potential. Let’s
