Oil Profile: Pine

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Oil Profile: Pine

 

Oil Profile: Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Pine oil is usually a pale yellow colour and is steam distilled from

the needles and sometimes from the young twigs and cones of the

Pinus sylvestris genus of pine trees. Any essential oil that is

distilled from the wood is an inferior oil and should not be used in

the aromatherapy field.

 

Pine is well known for being used to assist with respiratory

infections due to its pulmonary antiseptic, decongestant, and

expectorant properties. This makes it an excellent oil to use in

steam inhalations when dealing with lung infections, bronchitis and

all coughs. When combined with Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) or

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata) this oil also is helpful for sore

throats, colds and recurrent sinusitis.

 

This oil has been used to help stimulate circulation and to help

alleviate arthritic and rheumatic pain. It is especially helpful

when combined with Sweet Birch (Betula lenta) and German Chamomile

(Matricaria chamomilla). Another great use for Pine is that it is

antifungal, antiseptic and a disinfectant, so adding Pine oil to

your natural cleaners makes great sense! Commercial companies have

been doing this for years because it works so well.

 

Pine can be irritating to the skin, so if this oil is used in a

massage oil or in the tub, make sure you only use a drop or two to

avoid any problems.

 

Cautions: Can be a skin irritant. Should be avoided by those with

allergies. Avoid during pregnancy.

 

~Green Valley Aromatherapy