About Pine

Pine (Pinus sylvestris), is sourced from France.  It has a fresh forest fragrance. Pine essential oil is distilled from the needles and cones of the pine tree. It is both a warm or cool oil depending on the body’s needs – and is also a middle note. You can NOT take it internally. It is important to always use essential oils responsibly.  See our responsible usage guide here.

Main Chemical Compounds

The main chemical compounds found in our Pine essential oil is Borneol, Bornyl acetate, Cadinene (Sesquiterpenes), Camphene and Pinene. Borneol is responsible for the oil containing these benefits: pain relief, anti-inflammatory properties. Bornyl acetate is responsible for the oil being strong in anti-inflammatory, analgesic benefits, as well as sedative and immuno-modulatory properties. Cadinene (Sesquiterpenes) has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties. Camphene is responsible for the anti-microbial, anti-viral, and pain-relieving effects, and can provide cough relief. Pinene is responsible for assisting with better breathing while it also helps with mental clarity.

Benefits

Pine essential oil is a known anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. It was, historically, particularly useful in pulmonary infections like bronchitis, tuberculosis and pneumonia. It was usually primarily used by inhallation. It is said that where pines grow, people breathe easier. It was also historically used to treat scurvy effectively. It is generally considered to have a good effect on respiratory ailments such as laryngitis and influenza since it eases breathing and breathlessness while it also clears the sinuses.

Secondly, Pine essential oil is widely used in soaps and bath salts since it is popular for its deodorising and disinfectant properties. It is known to be a powerful anti-septic and can therefore effectively be used for any and all skin ailments. It can assist with eczema and psoriasis and can even help with healing cuts and other skin irritations.

An interesting fact that Wanda Sellar brings up, in her book “The directory of Essential Oils” is that it is in general known to be a kidney cleanser being effective against cystitis, pepatitis and prostate problems. It is known to reduce  inflammation of the gall bladder.

It is known to promote circulation and may relieve rheumatism, gout, sciatica and arthritis – use in a warm compress when these conditions are very painful.

An interesting fact: it is said that fleas cannot  stand the odour of Pine!

How do I use Pine essential oil?

Because this essential oil is mainly used on the body, skin and respiratory system it is best used in a carrier oil.  Use in a roller bottle or in a massage oil.  It can be added to our unscented cream or lotion base to be used on the body.  When using medicinally in a blend for topical use, always dilute properly in a carrier oil. Diffuse in the house to help keep those respiratory bugs at bay.

Blends well with

Don’t know how to make a blend? Keep an eye out on our Facebook page to see when the next Masterclass will be presented.  However, here is a list of single pure natural oils that blends well with Pine essential oil:

• Cedarwood
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Coriander Seed
• Cypress
• Eucalyptus
• Frankincense
• Helicrysum
• Lavender
• Lemon
• Lime essential oil
• Neroli
• Rosemary essential oil
• Rose Geranium
• Sweet Orange
• Tea Tree

Cautions of Pine

• Always consult your medical practitioner before using essential oils you are unsure of or if any side effects are experienced because of its use.
• Do not use topically or diffused around children under the age of six unless very diluted.
• Keep away from the eyes.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store in glass, in a cool dry place away from sunlight to preserve longer.
• Do not use during pregnancy since it might interfere with gestation and uterine contractions.
• DO NOT INGEST!
• Again, see our responsible usage guide here