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Pine Essential Oil
(pinus
sylvestris)
Characteristics
Pine needle oil is
a colorless or pale yellow
liquid with a strong, dry, balsamic aroma. A tall evergreen
tree, up to 131 feet high with a flat crown. It has a reddish brown,
deeply fissured bark, long stiff needles that grow in pairs, and
pointed brown cones.
Aromatherapy and Skin Care
Cuts, lice,
excessive perspiration, scabies, sores,
arthritis, gout, muscular aches and pains, poor circulation,
rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, coughs, sinusitis, sore throat,
cystitis, urinary infection, colds, flu, fatigue, nervous exhaustion,
stress related conditions, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal,
deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticidal,
restorative, stimulant
Extraction
Essential oil by
dry distillation of the needles.
Blends Well With
Cedarwood,
Rosemary, Tea Tree, Sage, Lavender,
Juniper, Lemon, Niaouli, Eucalyptus, Marjoram
Cautions
Non-toxic,
non-irritant (except in concentration),
possible sensitization. Avoid in allergic skin conditions.
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