Pine, Scotch Pinus sylvestris 5ml

Botanical name: Pinus sylvestris
Origin: Bulgaria
Method of extraction: Steam distillation

Description: Also known as Scotch Pine, is a colourless oil with a strong, turpentine, balsamic, pine-like aroma.

Major constituents: A typical chemical composition of Pine Essential Oil: Borneol, bornyl acetate, terpinyl acetate, cadinene, camphene, dipentene, phallandrene, pinene, sylvestrene.

Indications: Pine helps to relieve nervous tension, stress and mild anxiety.  It may be used as a inhalation to provide temporary relief of the symptoms of colds, flu, catarrh, sinus and coughs due to bronchial congestion.  Used in a massage oil it provides temporary relief of arthritis and muscular aches and pain.  It is an effective deodoriser and room freshener.

Emotions: Pine is cleansing and invigorating and promotes feelings of wellbeing.  It may be used to clear your healing or meditation space.

Directions: Adults: Add 5 drops to oil vaporiser or bath or 4 drops to every 10mL carrier oil, 1-3 times daily. Children: Half the adult dose.

Safety: Pine is considered to be non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising. Not to be used on children under two years of age, without medical advice.