Scots Pine Essential Oil

Latin name: Pinus Sylvestris

Part of the plant used: needles

Source: Siberia.

Extraction method: dry distillation

The health benefits of pine essential oil include its ability to reduce inflammation and associated redness, protect against sinus infections, clear mucus and phlegm, treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, boost the immune system, fight fungal and viral infections, stimulate the mind and body and protecting your home and body from a wide variety of germs.

The numerous health benefits of pine essential oil have made it one of the most important essential oils used in aromatherapy. Pine essential oil blends well with many other oils, including cedarwood, rosemary, lavandin, sage, frankincense, and juniper, and can therefore be widely used in the preparation of aromatherapy formulations. It has very low toxicity to humans, making it one of the safest essential oils, although some people are sensitive and may experience mild respiratory irritation when inhaling too much of this powerful oil.

Pine essential oil is the oil obtained from the tree commonly known as pine, which has the Latin or scientific name Pinus Sylvestris. This tree is believed to have originated in Austria and Russia before spreading to different parts of the world. If you're still not sure which tree we're referring to, you've probably seen it as a Christmas tree all over the world! One of the reasons pine oil has become such an important element in complementary health is its availability. It is relatively easy to make pine essential oil, and pine trees grow in large numbers all over the world.