Description

Botanical/INCI name: pinus sylvestris (pine) needle oil

Botanical family: pinaceae

Country of Origin: Siberia

Colorless or pale yellow in color, Pine’s aroma is strong, fresh, coniferous, balsamic, woody, dry, and turpentine-like. aroma

Areas of Body Affected:  skin, lungs, genito-urinary system, kidneys, bladder, nervous system

Properties of Oil:  Analgesic, antiascorbic, antibacterial, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, pulmonary urinary hepatic antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, balsamic, cholagogue, choleretic, decongestant, deodorant, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticidal, litholytic, neurotonic, restorative, rubefacient, adrenal cortex, circulatory, nervous stimulant, vermifuge

Physical Conditions:  lice, excessive, perspiration, scabies, arthritis, gout, poor circulation, rheumatism, respiratory tract infections, sinus, sore throat, coughs, asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, nervous debility, exhaustion, shallow breathing, cystitis, urinary infections, colds, flu, stress-related conditions, neuralgia

Holistic Uses:  In Chinese medicine, warm/dry action, metal element, tonifies Qi, clears cold phlegm in Lungs. Psychologically, fortifying, helps to restore confidence, disperses melancholy and counteracts pessimism, defines boundaries and self-identity, strengthens forgiveness and self-acceptance.

Exceptions:  Non-toxic, non-irritant except in concentration, possible sensitization. Avoid in allergic skin conditions.

Blends Well With:  Pine is a middle note, blending well with cedarwood, rosemary, tea tree, sage, lavender, juniper, lemon, niaouli, eucalyptus, marjoram.

Chemical Components:  Monoterpene hydrocarbons (50-90%) including pinene, carene, dipentene, limonene, terpinenes, myrcene, ocimene, camphene, sabinene and bornyl acetate, cineol, citral, chamazulene

Process of Extraction:  Dry distillation of needles. Gum turpentine is produced by steam distillation from oleoresin.

 

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