Pine

Botanical Name:                   Pinus sylvestris
Synonym:                              Forest Pine, Scotch Pine, Pine Needle
Botanical Family:                  Pinaceae
Country of Origin:                 Northern Europe, North America, North East Russia, Scandinavia
Plant Part:                             needles and cones
Extraction Method:               steam distillation
Characteristics:                    Balsamic, woody
Properties:                             
Antiphlogistic, antiseptic, balsamic, decongestant, deodorant, diuretic, disinfectant, expectorant, restorative, rubefacient, sudorific, stimulant, tonic
Chemical Constituents:       
Borneol, bornyl acetate, terpinyl acetate, cadinene, camphene, dipentene, phellandrene, pinene, sylvestrene
 
Indications:
 
Mind & Spirit:                                   
 
	
Good for mental fatigue.
 
Body:                         
 
	
Powerful antiseptic
	
Excellent for viral infections such as coughs, colds and flu 
	
Useful for sinusitis, muscular aches, rheumatism, sciatica and arthritis 
	
Both warming and cooling
	
Eases breathlessness
	
Effective with cystitis and prostate problems.
 
Contraindications:                
Dwarf Pine is toxic, Pinus Sylvestris should be used in moderation as it can irritate sensitive skins
Note:                                       Middle
Odour Intensity:                     Un-referred
Blends well with:                  
Cedarwood, cinnamon, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, rosemary, sandalwood, thyme, tea tree
Traditions:                 
Pine was used by the ancient Romans and Greeks for respiratory problems and muscular aches.  It is still used in saunas throughout Scandinavia.  The needles were burnt to drive away infections and insects and clear rooms of germs.  The North American Indians used it to prevent scurvy and stuffed mattresses to repel lice and fleas.  Pine is also used to produce turpentine.  It is a common ingredient in soaps, bath salts and cleaning products.  Valuable for its deodorising and disinfectant properties.