Pine, Needle, Scotch

Pinus Sylvestris

Description:

A tall evergreen tree up to 130ft/40m high. It has reddish-brown deeply fissured bark, long, stiff needles growing in pairs and pointed, brown cones.

Actions:

Antimicrobial, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, balsamic, cholagogue, choleretic, deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticide, restorative, rubefacient, stimulant (circulatory and nervous system) vermifuge.

Extraction:

The oil is extracted by dry distillation from the needles.

Characteristics:

Pine needle oil is a colourless or pale yellow, mobile liquid with a strong, dry-balsamic, turpentine-like aroma. It blends well with cedarwood, rosemary, tea-tree,s age, lavender, juniper, lemon, cajeput, eucalyptus and marjoram.

Perfume:

Scent:

Fresh, camphoraceous, balsamic, woody, penetrating, strong

Key Qualities:

Strengthening, cleansing, restorative, reviving, refreshing, stimulant(nerve), soothing (mental)

Odour Intensity:

Medium High

Aromatherapy Use:

Skin Care:

Cuts, lice, excessive perspiration, scabies, sores

Circulation, Muscles & Joints:

Arthritis, gout, muscular aches and pains, neuralgia, poor circulation, rheumatism

Respiratory System:

Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, coughs, flu, sinusitis, sore throats

Urinary System:

Cystitis, urinary infection

Nervous System:

Fatigue, nervous exhaustion, stress related conditions

Safety Data:

WARNING - Do not use this oil if there are allergic skin conditions. It is a skin irritant in concentration, use in low dilutions only

This oil can be purchased at Tamsha for Essential Oils

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