Pine Needle – Pinus sylvestris
Pine Needle Essential Oil is one of those underrated oils. It has many valuable uses for mood adjustment, it is a very stimulating oil useful for refreshing the tired mind. Its use will clear the thoughts, bringing healing for those who feel their situation is hopeless and lifts feelings of low esteem by boosting energy levels.
Pine is commonly associated with Christmas and so it should be for all sorts of reasons. As well as being a refreshing oil, Pine Needle Essential Oil is also a powerful antiseptic, so if one of your visitors is feeling under the weather you stand a better chance of them not leaving it with you. Better still burn a Christmas blend of Pine (antiseptic) Clove (antiseptic) and Mandarin (cheering) and your party will not only smell the part, but any uninvited germs won’t stand a chance.
Furthermore, Pine Needle Essential Oil is an excellent oil for problems with muscular pains from a variety of sources where the warm nature of Pine brings comfort and relief.
Pine Needle Essential Oil is often found in household cleaning products and can be used around the house in polishes and cleaning sprays utilising its antiseptic properties.
Finally, did you know that there are at least eight different types of Pine used in aromatherapy but Pinus sylvestris is the most commonly used variety having such useful therapeutic values.
Uses
- Knows to have natural antiseptic properties
- May reduce congestion
- Used to fight odours
- Has disinfect properties
- Warming and may increase blood flow
- May increase perspiration
- Particularly stimulating
- May increase energy
Characteristics
Category: Tree
Origin: Northern Europe, Russia, Scandinavia
Extraction Method: Distillation
Part of Plant Used: Needles & Cones
Note: Middle
Planet: Mars
Please note that aromatherapy is one of the many complementary therapies available and should not replace any prescribed medications or medical advice. Always seek advice from your doctor if you have any medical concerns.
Product Identifier
CAS number 84012-35-1
EC number 281-679-2
Main Chemical Composition
- Alpha-pinenes 70 – 85%
- Limonene 3 – 7%
- Beta-pinenes 2 – 7%
- Camphene 1 – 5%
Safety and Shelf LifeÂ
If pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care, consult a physician. Discontinue use if skin sensitivity occurs. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use undiluted on the skin or diluted on broken skin or abrasions. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use internally, unless directed by a licensed Aromatherapist or physician. Do not discharge into drains.
TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE WITH LONG LASTING EFFECTS
Shelf Life: 2 – 3 Years.
