PINE (Pinus sylvestris, pinus pinaster)
Other pine species are produced, including turpentine (Pinus palustris). Over 90 species of pine exist. Oil is steam distilled all over the world from the needles and small branches. The root and wood chips are distilled to produce an inferior oil, other products are solvent extracted including gum turpentine. Distilled pine resin may be the source of oils marketed as “amber oil”. Other pine species are also distilled. Pine tar is a kiln-produced resinous exudate of pure pine gum.
SAFETY: Avoid with allergenic conditions, avoid with prostate cancer. May be sensitizing to skin sensitive individuals. Oils that undergo oxidation are likely to contain more sensitizing and skin irritating ingredients. Therefore it is important to store pine oil under refrigeration and in darkness. Classification: monoterpene
USAGE HISTORY: Used since pre-historic times by Native American herbal medicine, European folk medicine.
PROPERTIES:
- Internal-oral (homeopathic dosage only), suppository; topical; inhalation
- Detoxifier and lymphatic cleanser, removes lymphatic deposits and cleanses tissues, aids cellulite condition (Antisclerotic, diuretic, depurative)
- Endocrine system support, good for thyroid balance, pancreatic support, pituitary balance, stimulates adrenals, has a cortisone-like action (Chologogue, choloretic, sudorific, antidiabetic, antiallergenic, deodorant)
- Eases breathing, treats whooping cough, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, rhinitis, sore throat, laryngitis, purifies respiratory tract, stimulates and thins mucus production-best inhaled (Anti bacterial, antiviral, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, balsamic, antispasmodic, antitussive, decongestant, expectorant, tonic)
- Muscle and joint pain, sciatica, support for Multiple Sclerosis, gout, arthritis, rheumatism (Antineuralgic, analgesic)
- Prostate and uterine stimulant, relieves congestion, inflammation, infection, stimulates and balances hormone production
- Cuts, sores, boils, eczema, psoriasis, scabies, lice, ringworm, skin parasites, oxygenates skin tissue-great for grey smoker’s skin (Antiparasitic, insecticide)
- Inflamed gallbladder, hepatitis, intestinal worms, pancreatic disorders (Vermifuge)
- Systems: Immune, integumentary, lymphatic, muscular-skeletal, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, respiratory, digestive, nervous
PERFUME NOTE: Heart note
EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:
- Increases vitality, self esteem, hope, raises energy levels
- Purifies environment of negative energy and airborne bacteria, cleans and opens stagnant spaces
- Chakra: (Third eye)