Abies oil is obtained from the steam distillation of needles and young twigs of Abies spectabilis. The plant is lofty, black, stout tree, attaining 40 m in height. Leaves are spirally arranged, variable in length, persisting for 15-20 years, flat, and petiole very short. Male cone sessile, solitary or clustered and female cones are 10-15 cm 3.5-7 cm in size. It is found at an altitude of 7,000-12,000 feet. The plant is propagated mainly through seeds.

Properties:
Appearance: Mobile liquid
Color: Colorless or pale yellow
Aroma: Pleasing, rich, sweet-balsamic odour

Use:
The oil is used as carminative, expectorant, stomachic, tonic, astringent, rubifacient and stimulant. It is also used in arthritis, rheumatism , asthma, bronchitis and sinusitis. In perfumery it is used as fragrance component in deodorants, rooms sprays, soaps and perfumes.