| Scientific name | Picea abies |
| Appearance | Conifer with a slender conical shape, short and stiff needles arranged all around the branches, elongated hanging cones; scaly reddish-brown bark |
| Smell | Resinous, fresh, woody, very aromatic when crushed |
| Color | Shiny dark green (needles), light brown to reddish brown (bark and cones) |
| Used parts | Needles, young shoots, resin |
| Origins | Central and Northern Europe, mountainous areas (Alps, Carpathians) |
| Toxicity level | Low (external use or moderate infusion; resin irritating at high doses) |















