Pinus Sylvestris (Scotch Pine) Essential Oil

Pine oil is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong, fresh and penetrating odour.

BOTANICAL NAME: Pinus sylvestris 

PLANT FAMILY: Pinaceae

EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillation of the needles (leaves)

VOLATILITY: Middle Note

100% pure and unadulterated essential oil. 

• Benefits
• How to Use
• Storage & Safety

• Traditional Uses:

  - Also known as Scotch Pine, this is a great essential oil for purifying and cleaning, and is great at removing odors.

  - extensively used in pharmaceutical preparations for cough and cold medicines, vaporising fluids, nasal decongestants and analgesic ointments

  - used for room fresheners, disinfectants, soaps and detergents

  THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:

  Muscular Aches and Pain - may be used in a liniment to relieve the pain of rheumatism and arthritis and for muscular aches from over-exertion

  Nervous - is effective for combating fatigue and nervous exhaustion

  Respiratory - used for sinus and bronchial congestion, coughs, asthma and bronchitis. Best use for chest infections eg: pneumonia and other lung infections. It is expectorant and a very powerful antiseptic. Inhalations of Pine are equally good for colds and sore throats.

  Urinary - useful for conditions such as cystitis and pyelitis

  
  

• IN A AROMA DIFFUSER / HUMIDIFIER / NEBULISER

  Add 30 to 40 drops (1.5 – 2ml) or as suggested by the manufacturer.

  IN AN OIL BURNER

  Add 5 to 10 drops (0.2 to 0.5ml) to warm water in the lid of a burner. Light a tealight candle and place in the hearth of the burner. The heat will allow the scent to diffuse and fill the room of about 10 to 20 m2.

  IN A MASSAGE

  Add 3 to 5 drops (0.2ml) to 15 ~ 30ml of a carrier oil. Massage deeply into muscle.

  
  

• STORAGE

  Always store in dark glass bottle and in a cool and dark place away from heat and sunlight.

  Do not use a plastic container.

  SAFETY

  Non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitising. To use in very low dilutions only, as it could cause some irritation to sensitive skins.

  CAUTION

  Always dilute with carrier oil before applying on skin

  Perform a patch test to observe allergic reactions before use.

  Keep out of reach from children and pets.

  Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest.

  Avoid touching on lacquer or painted surfaces.