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Friday, February 29, 2008

Aromatherapy Oils - Pine

Botanical name: Pinus Sylvestris
Botanical family: Pinaceae

Note: Top / Middle

Part of plant used: Needles & cones

Origin: Pine is found extensively in the cold upland regions of Europe, Scandinavia, and the USSR. Also known as the Scots Pine.

Description: Green, fresh, forest aroma.

History: Pine has been long known to be helpful for lung disorders such as bronchitis, tuberculosis, and pneumonia. Pine is a popular ingredient in soaps for its deodorizing and disinfectant properties.

Properties and Indications:

  • Excellent for any lung conditions - Pine is more gentle than other oils such as Cypress therefore a better choice for children
  • Forces the body to make more mucous therefore very helpful for laryngitis
  • Can be used for acute and immediate illnesses, as well as chronic illnesses
  • Diuretic - easily tolerated by the kidneys
  • Useful for urinary infections
  • Circulates blood around the body - excellent for use in saunas and steams
  • Great tonic - helps people to pick up and recover after an illness
  • Can be used as in inhalation and/or a throat gargle for colds, sore throats, and flu
  • Antiseptic
  • Anti-bacterial
  • Can heal cuts and skin irritations

Personality

  • Pine is a refreshing and uplifting oil which is helpful for weakness and fatigue

Blending:

  • Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Lavender, Niaouli, Rosemary, Thyme, Ti-Tree

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