White Pine Pinus strobus
Specifics
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| Country of Origin: Canada | Extraction Method: Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: Monoterpenes | Plant Part: Needles |
| Cultivation: Distiller is Certified Organic | Botanical Families: Pinaceae |
| Aromas: Fresh, Piney, Woody | |
| Note: Top |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
White Pine offers an analgesic effect, especially when combined with Lemongrass and Norway Pine. Excellent oil for reducing the congestion of a cold or flu, and for supporting sleep when the body is aching and tired. This is a nice, soft oil, great for kids, gentle and very effective.
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Traditional Knowledge
- Analgesic- alleviates pain
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation
- Antirheumatic - prevents and/or relieves rheumatic pain and swelling due to the oils rubifacient effect
- Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
- Antiseptic, deodorant - removes unpleasant odors
- Decongestant - reduces nasal mucus production and swelling
- Rubifacient - increases local blood circulation by causing minor skin irritation, vasodilation and local analgesic effect
- Warming
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Offers soft, gentle self reflection
Calming to the mind and spirit
Recipe
Sore Muscle Blend
10 drops White Pine
3 drops Lemongrass
5 drops Lavender
Add to one ounce of trauma oil or jojoba oil and apply freely to sore areas.
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.
