Botanical name:
Pinus sylvestris
Green, bracing and invigorating
Please note: The information below is meant to give a brief outline of how an oil can be applied by a trained aromatherapist.
Please do not use this information as a guide for how to use essential oils at home.
Properties and applications:
Topical Circulatory System - muscular aches and pains, stiff muscles, poor circulation
Expectorant - mucous coughs, bronchitis, catarrh
Antiseptic, Antimicrobial - bacterial, fungal and viral infections
Insect Repellent - mosquito and flea bites, head lice
Mental Stimulant - tiredness, lethargy, poor concentration, poor memory
Family:
Pinaceae
Country of origin:
Europe (Scots and Norway Pines), Eastern USA
Part of plant used:
Needles
Method of extraction:
Steam distillation
Blends with:
resin, woody and citrus oils for a bright freshness.
Chemical character:
Terpene type
Safety information:
Pine has a short shelf life as it readily oxidises. Hypersensitivity - avoid damaged, diseased, delicate or children's skin.
Odour profile:
Green, fresh and clear with warm resin notes.
Plant description:
A tall evergreen tree up to 40 meters high, red brown bark, green needles and pointed brown cones.
Historical use:
Used in history to treat respiratory conditions, turpentine is made from the tree's resin.