Blue Spruce Quintessence: 🜁 Air Element
When the mind sharpens, thought moves with precision.
Use
Blue Spruce Quintessence is a potent formulation designed for oral use. It can also be used topically and aromatically.
Oral: Start with 5 drops, taken directly or in water. Increase to 10 drops, up to 2× daily.
Topical: Apply 3-5 drops to absorb through skin
Aromatic: Shake well, open, and inhale or diffuse before movement, training, or focused work.
→ For best results, use daily for one week to become familiar with its effects, then transition to intuitive use.
Effects
↓ Mental Fog
↓ Stress
↑ Alertness
↑ Testosterone in men (more research required)
Blue Spruce’s constituents have been studied for their roles in cognitive function, inflammatory regulation, and the body’s response to stress [1,2,3]. Preliminary human observations also suggest a possible influence on hormone optimization (↑ testosterone) with topical use [4, 5]. In practice, this formulation may help clear mental fog and gently increase alertness.
I reach for the Blue Spruce Quintessence when precision matters. On days that require elevated thought and productivity, a few drops help sharpen my awareness while maintaining a clear, calm state. Blue Spruce is also my go-to addition to my daily water bottle, especially because I love the flavor!
Ingredients
- Blue Spruce essential oil
- Blue Spruce hydrosol
- Blue Spruce resin tincture
- Blue Spruce mineral salts
- Organic grain alcohol
Key Constituents
- α-Pinene
- β-Pinene
- D-Limonene
Source: hand-gathered in Northern New Mexico
Methods: hydrodistillation, calcination, aged 3+ months
Volume: ½ oz (15 mL)
Servings: 60 servings at 5 drops/dose; 30 servings at 10 drops/dose
[1] Hashemi & Ahmadi, 2023, Alpha-Pinene Moderates Memory Impairment Induced by Kainic Acid via Improving the BDNF/TrkB/CREB Signaling Pathway in Rat Hippocampus, Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, 2023.
[2] Santos et al., 2022, Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic, and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Beta-Pinene in Diabetic Rats, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2022.
[3] d’Alessio et al., 2014, Anti-Stress Effects of D-Limonene and Its Metabolite Perillyl Alcohol, Rejuvenation Research, 2014.
[4] Young Living, 2017, Blue Spruce essential oil and testosterone. Composition Containing an Essential Oil Product and Method for Using Such to Maintain Normal Levels of Testosterone, United States Patent No. 9,675,653 B2, 2017
[5] https://www.precisionnutrition.com/what-do-the-data-really-say-about-essential-oils
Reviews
The tincture is quite incredible; it's my favorite morning habit, and it honestly spruces up my day every day! For me it is a clean lift to start the day: clearer head, lighter on my feet, a pick-me-up without reaching for caffeine. This extract from the needles, resin, and branches is like a breath of fresh air and clarity for the mind. It also makes my water taste delicious and smooth. Beyond that, it feels like it sets the spiritual tone for the day and allows me to navigate it with ease.