Botanical Name: Pinus sylvestris L.

Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil

Plant Part: Needles

Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.

Note: Middle Note

Aroma: Strong, fresh, dry-balsamic turpentine/pine-like aroma with a distinctive sweet-coniferous topnote.


Overview

Pine Essential Oil

Our Pine essential oil is distilled from the needles of Pinus sylvestris trees; this oil, according to author/aromatherapist Julia Lawless, is therapeutically one of the safest and most useful.1 The scent of Pine is one of the most recognizable household aromas, found in a multitude of cleaning products, commonly (and sadly) as an artificial version of true pine needle oil. When diffused, only botanical, true Scotch Pine essential oil provides to our homes and other environments the purity and freshness of a walk among the stately trees of a pine forest, purifying and cleansing the air we breathe, clearing negative energy, providing protective energy, and many other aromatherapeutic benefits for the health of our physical, emotional, and etheric/spirit bodies.


Coniferous trees in general - Pine, Spruce, Fir - are the guardian trees of our planet with their specific purifying, cleansing constituents. The majority of those present in Scotch Pine are a group of monoterpene hydrocarbons, specifically α-pinene and β-pinene at 42% and 27%, respectively, limonene at 8%, β-myrcene at more than 5%, and many others.2


Traditionally, Native Americans used the needles and young shoots of Pinus sylvestris trees stuffed into bedding to eliminate lice and fleas, and to prevent scurvy3 most likely by making an infusion or tea of the needles that have a notable ascorbate (Vitamin C) content.4


For information regarding the aromatherapeutic attributes of Scotch Pine essential oil, please see:


L'Aromatherapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p. 389.

Essential Oils - A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, 2nd ed., Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, p. 241.

Aromatherapeutic Blending - Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace R hind, 2016, p. 239.

Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd ed., Shirley and Len Price, 1999, p. 339.

Aromatic Profile: Strong, fresh, dry-balsamic turpentine/pine-like aroma with a distinctive sweet-coniferous topnote.


Appearance: Pale yellow, transparent, mobile liquid.


Use: Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery.


Blending Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.


Blends Well With: Ambrette, Balsam of Peru, Beeswax, Bergamot, Cardamom and other spice oils, Cassie, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fir, Geranium, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Juniper Berry, Labdanum, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrtle, Neroli, Niaouli, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Peppermint, Ravensara, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Spruce, Tagetes, Tea Tree, Thyme, Vanilla. “Its characteristic, fresh topnote and the peculiar sweetness in this topnote are the main features of this oil.”5


Safety Considerations: Skin sensitization if oxidized; to avoid oxidation, store in a dark, air-tight container in the refrigerator.6 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


1 Lawless, Julia. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, 2013, p. 165.


2 Industry Communication.


3 Lawless, Julia. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, 2013, p. 165.


4 “Seasonal changes in antioxidant levels of Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) needles exposed to industrial pollution | ascorbate and thiol content,” by Stanislawa Pukacki and Pawel Pakacki, Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, Vol. 22(4), 2000, 451-456. doi: 10.1007/s11738-000-0088-0


5 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 541.


6 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 398.


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How Best To Use These Oils:

There are many, many ways to use Essential Oils, here are just a few...

Oil Burners - One of the most popular ways is using them with an oil burner. Adding a few drops to your oil burner will create a lasting beautiful aroma, you can also mix oils to create your own smell.

Bath - Adding a few drops of our oils to your bath creates a heavenly, natural and pure aroma, and is proven to be a highly effective way get the most our of essential oils.

Massage - Our oils are strong, so please do not use them directly on your skin. Adding a few drops to a carrier oils (such as Grapeseed oil), and then massaging it on to your forehead, palms, neck, back, feet or other affected areas work wonders.

Making your own products - Many of you like create your own soaps, candles and beauty products, and these oils are perfect for that. They are of therapeutic grade, natural, pure and all hand bottled in the UK, making them ideal for you creative souls out there who make your own products.

Others - Other popular ways apart from the above include, de-humidifiers, diffusers, on your pillow at night, meditation, car air fresheners and in steam / saunas.

Warning:

* For external us only. Do not use essential oils internally. 
* Do not apply directly to skin (sensitive skin); always dilute with carrier oil. Do a small test first.
* Keep out of reach of children.
* Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
* Avoid pro-longed exposure to direct sunlight.
* Use only pure essential oils
* Store essential oils and carrier oils properly to avoid degradation and rancidity. 
* Do not use on children, or when pregnant or while using medication.
* An essential oil should not be used instead of seeing a doctor for medical advice.
* Never self-prescribe and if in doubt please ask your doctor. 
* If an allergic reaction occurs or you get the oil in your eyes then wash away the oil with water and then seek medical attention straight away. 

Use by:  We suggest using your oil within 12 months of purchase. Some will last longer and some scents mature with age.

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