Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Pine
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Scots pine needles and buds
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Pinus sylvestris essential oil.
- Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Pine oil comes from the twigs and buds of the Pinus sylvestris (Scots Pine) tree. It has a fresh, woody scent.
Properties
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Circulatory
[edit | edit source]Stimulates circulation.
Emotional
[edit | edit source]Invigorates and reduces mental fatigue.
Pain
[edit | edit source]Relieves muscle pain and rheumatism.
Respiratory
[edit | edit source]Alleviates bronchitis, laryngitis, sinusitis and symptoms of colds and flu.
Skin
[edit | edit source]Helps healing of minor wounds and sores.
Urological
[edit | edit source]Relieves cystitis.
Caution
[edit | edit source]- Pine oil may irritate sensitive skin.