Scotch Pine Pinus sylvestris
Specifics
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| Country of Origin: Canada | Extraction Method: Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: Monoterpenes | Plant Part: Needles, Twigs |
| Cultivation: Distiller is Certified Organic | Botanical Families: Pinaceae |
| Aromas: Balsamic, Earthy, Fresh, Piney, Warm and Radiant, Woody | |
| Note: Top |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
Scotch Pine is a great respiratory decongestant and anti-inflammatory oil. It is a great oil to add to a inhaler blend or for steams, especially if the sinuses are inflamed and congested. Great for any respiratory concerns!. Helpful as a decongestant for the lungs, sinuses, and head.Use for allergies, colds, flu, and sinus infections.
Scotch Pine is one of my favorite essential oils and is excellent when combined with German Chamomile and Helichysum for its anti-inflammatory effects.
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Traditional Knowledge
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation
- Anti rheumatic - prevents and/or relieves rheumatic pain and swelling due to the oils rubifacient effect
- Anti-spasmodic
- Decongestant - reduces nasal mucus production and swelling
- Expectorant
- Reduces pain
- Rubifacient - increases local blood circulation by causing minor skin irritation, vasodilation and local analgesic effect
- Warming
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Helps deal with anger
Supports a calm inner being
Recipe
Anti-inflammatory Blend for Joints
5 drops Scotch Pine
5 drops German Chamomile
5 drops Juniper
4 drops Lemon
4 drops Helichrysum
Add to one ounce of trauma oil and apply to painful area often.
References:
1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Davis P. Aromatherapy an A-Z. New revised edition C.W. Daniel Company Limited, England, 1999
3. Mojay G. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Henry Holt and Company Inc., England, 1996
Safety Issues
If sensitive, may cause skin irritation. In this case, use in low dilution (5-6 drops per ounce of carrier) when applying to the skin, such as in bath or massage oils.
