Name : Pine
Method : Steam distillation.
Note Classification : Top
Scent : Floral, citrus & woody.
Colour : Pale yellow.
Species : Pinus nigra
Extracted From : Leaves & twigs.
Region : Austria.
Of Interest : The oil was used by American Indians to prevent scurvy, and to stuff mattresses to repel lice & fleas.
Aromatherapy Properties : Cuts, lice, excessive perspiration, scabies, sores.
Arthritis, gout, muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatism
Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, coughs, sinusitis, sore throat.Cystitis, urinary infections.
Colds, flu.Fatigue, nervous exhaustion and stress related conditions,neuralgia.
Good antiseptic, eg. minor burns and cracked skin. Calming action. Aphrodisiac.
Blends Well With : vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, geranium, rose, neroli, lavender, bergamot, myrrh, clary sage.
Safety Data : Non-toxic.
Essential oils are used for blending with carrier base oils to make special blends for massaging the body.
By adding different essential oils to the base carrier oil this then during massage carries the essential oils into the body.
So when mixing essential oil from a recipe please do not add more than recommended for one massage and if the skin is dry and you need more oil just add more carrier base oil not more essential oil.
Essential oils could be used in the bath, in cream, lotion, bath oil, bath salts, bath bombs,
oil burners, inhalers, hot & cold compresses, perfume, soap & candle-making.
Always keep your oils out of the reach of children, in a safe cool dark place and keep as you would any medicines
