Pine Essential Oil

Botanical name: Pinus sylvestris

Common name: Pine

Extraction method: Steam distilled

Plant part: Needles, young branches and cones                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Common uses: Pine has traditionally been used as an expectorant and has been known to be beneficial in clearing phlegm when used in steam inhalation or in a diffuser.            

Aromatic scent: Sweet, fresh christmas tree aroma.

Caution: Non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitising. Avoid during pregnancy.

Certification: Australian Certified Organic

Pine oil is most useful to relieve mental and physical fatigue, while having a cleansing and invigorating effect on an area and is great for vapor therapy in a sick room as it promotes healing.

The numerous health benefits of pine essential oil have made it one of the most important essential oils used in aromatherapy. Pine essential oil blends well with many other oils including cedarwood, rosemary, lavandin, sage, and juniper, and therefore, it can be widely used in making aromatherapy preparations. It has a very low toxicity for humans, so it is one of the safer essential oils, although some people are sensitive and can suffer from mild respiratory irritation when inhaling too much of this powerful oil.