Status: Wildcrafted Latin: Pinus sylvestris Country: Hungary Extraction: Steam distilled Part distilled: Needles Odor: Strong, fresh, coniferous, balsamic and woody A breath of fresh air reminiscent of a forest walk. Pine purifies the lungs and the skin. It stimulates circulation and prepares muscles for exercise. Aromatherapy Uses: antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antifungal, anti-viral, bactericidal-large spectrum(most germs, E.coli), balsamic, choleretic, deodorant, decongestant, diuretic, expectorant, hypertensive (MDR), antidiabetic(?), cortisone-like, insecticidal, restorative, rubefacient, sudorific, tonic-stimulant Skin: Boils, cuts, fleas, sores, eczema, psoriasis, ringworm, scabies, lice, congested skin, purifies skin esp. grey, oxygen poor skin (smoker’s skin) Respiratory: asthma, eases breathing, catarrh, laryngitis, stimulates and purifies respiratory tract, increasing CO2 discharge; best used as inhalation, increases secretion of mucus membrane of lungs, bronchitis, sore throat, sinusitis Muscular/Skeletal: joint/muscular aches and pains, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, sciatica, edema-simple water retention, rheumatism Cardio-vascular/ Lymphatic: circulatory stimulant Immune: immune stimulant, warms and cools fevers, colds, flu; modulates inflammatory and allergic processes, aids severe infection Digestive: hepatitis (MDR), inflamed gallbladder(MDR), stimulates metabolism, intestinal disturbances Endocrine: supports thyroid (?MDR) ,aids diabetes(?MDR), stimulates adrenal Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: urinary infection, inflamed and congested uterus, prostate problems, cystitis Nervous Brain/ Mind: fatigue, nervous tension, stress related disorders, debility and neuralgia Emotional/Energetic: Pine oil opens the chest, instills positivity and helps to restore self-confidence, disperses melancholy, reawakens our connection to life Blends well with: cedarwood, cinnamon, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, lavender, niaouli, peppermint, rosemary, thyme, tea tree Satety Data: non-toxic, non-irritant SOURCES: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998 Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996 Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997 |
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