Pine Needle (Pinus Sylvestris)
The white pine has a long and sacred history in many cultures. In ancient Phrygia (present day Turkey) it was considered a holy tree and its cones were a symbol of fertility. In China and Korea, people used to plant it on the graves of their loved ones, because it was thought to help the soul of the dead and strengthen the living. In Russia, people believed that the guardian-spirits of the home lived in white pines, so a pine tree was always planted next to newly built houses.
In our time, pine oil is used therapeutically to relieve mental and physical fatigue, as a kidney cleanser, effective with cystitis, prostate problems and urinary infections, as a stimulant to the circulation and nervous systems and as a treatment for bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, laryngitis, and sinusitis. Its warming properties also help with rheumatism, arthritis, gout, muscular aches and pains.
| ESSENTIAL OIL PROPERTIES |
Appearance:
transparent homogenous liquid
Color:
clear to pale yellow
Aroma:
specific of pine, fresh, strong
Plant parts used in distillation:
needles
Growing method:
wild gathered
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Macrocompounds:
α-pinene, β-pinene+sabinene, limonene, cineole, myrcene
Additional components:
camphene, δ-3-carene, γ-terpinene, β-caryophyllene, etc.
Storage:
in well-sealed containers at 5 to 15º C, away from light and heat sources
Shelf life:
5 years
Harvesting period:
May through September |
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