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Pine Oil

There are over 115 species of pines belonging to the pinaceae family with Pinus sylvestris (Scotch Pine) being the most commonly used in aromatherapy. There are several species such as White Pine, Black Pine, Red Pine , Dwarf Pine and Cluster Pine grown throughout the world. It is a medium to large evergreen tree growing up to 40 metres (130 feet) with a reddish brown to orange bark, needle like gray green leaves growing in pairs and pointed brown cones.The largest pine tree is in North Dakota with a height of 46 feet and a canopy spread of 34 1/5 feet.
The ancient Greeks dedicated pine trees to Neptune, the sea god, because they built their first ships with pine. In some cultures, pine branches which are always green are placed on coffins of loved ones to signify immortality. To the Japanese they symbolize constancy and fidelity. The city of Venice is said to rest on a bed of pine and oak. The pine needles are extensively used in handicrafts to produce such items as trays, baskets and pots. The pharmaceutical industry uses pine as a fragrance and flavour component in cough and cold medicines, vaporizer fluids and nasal decongestants.
The essential oil produced by steam extraction from the needles is pale yellow to colourless with a balsamic, turpentine like aroma and is approximately 70% monoterpenes. It blends well with Cajeput, Cedarwood Atlas, Cinnamon, Clove Bud, Sweet Marjoram, Myrtle, Niaouli and Peppermint. In addition, it has a cleansing, invigorating effect on the mind and spirit. Oriental medicine refers to pine as warm and dry and tonifying to the Qi-energy.
Conditions that may benefit from Pinus sylvestris are: asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, muscular aches and pains, cystitis, prostatitis, gallstones and arthritis due to its analgesic, antiseptic, bactericidal, decongestant and expectorant therapeutic properties. It should be used with care on the skin as it can be a skin irritant especially to those prone to skin allergic reactions.