Pine
“Good for exhaustion,
and stress-related disorders, dissatisfaction”
Latin name: Pinus sylvestris
Description of plant: tall evergreen tree, indigenous to the British Isles, growing to a height of 36 m
Nature of oil: Colourless to pale yellow with a strong, dry and balsamic aroma; refreshing, cooling and enlivening
Method of oil extraction: Steam distillation of the needles
Blends well with: Bergamot, cypress, juniper berry, lemon, pine, rosemary
Specific precautions required: Use sparingly; may cause skin irritation
Stress-relieving properties include: Acceptance; good for exhaustion, stress-related disorders, dissatisfaction, guilt; provides assurance, balance
Medical properties include: Antibacterial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antiviral; good for cuts and abrasions, wounds, headlice, scabies, excessive perspiration, arthritis, gout, muscular aches and pains, poor circulations, rheumatism, respiratory ailments, cystitis, colds and flu, neuralgia, fatigue
Sources
- Wildwood C. Aromatherapy. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 1996.
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