Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Fir (referring generally to species in the Abies genus) has a long history of use in folk and traditional medicine, particularly among Indigenous peoples of North America and Eurasia. Fir resin, needles, and bark have been applied topically to treat various skin conditions, including infections, wounds, and sores. The sticky resin was often used as a salve or poultice, believed to promote healing and protect against infection. This traditional use is supported by the aromatic and antimicrobial properties attributed to some constituents present in fir resins and essential oils, such as terpenes (e.g., alpha-pinene, limonene) and phenolic compounds.

However, while laboratory studies indicate that fir essential oils and extracts may have some antibacterial and antifungal activity in vitro, there is a lack of robust clinical evidence to confirm efficacy in treating skin infections in humans. The evidence for its use is therefore primarily traditional, with low-level scientific support from basic research but no high-quality clinical trials. Fir is not recognized in modern pharmacopeias as a standard treatment for skin infections, but its traditional application persists in some herbal and ethnobotanical contexts.

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