PINE, Pinus sylvestris (Plant Family: Pinaceae)
Type of plant: Long-living tree reaching 130 feet with slightly orange-red bark when young, with bluish-green evergreen needles and male and female cones
Part used: Needles on branches
Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Therapeutic properties: Anti-infectious, anti microbial, antiseptic, balsamic, decongestant,
diuretic, expectorant, pectoral, tonic
Therapeutic uses: Rheumatism, muscular pain, muscular injury, muscular fatigue, fatigued
and heavy legs, gout, bronchial infection, sinus congestion, general debility, fatigue, mental and nervous exhaustion
Blends well with: Bergamot, cajuput, cardamom, cedarwood, chamomile german, chamomile roman, copaiba, cypress, eucalyptus radiata, fir, juniper berry, lavandin, lavender, lavender (spike), lemon, marjoram (sweet), niaouli, peppermint, ravensara, rosemary, spruce, tea tree, thyme linalol
Precautionary advice: May cause irritation on highly sensitive skin or skin prone to allergic reaction; a skin patch test is advisable. Best avoided by those with respiratory problems.