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Benefits:
Used in aromatherapy as a nervine/calmative.
Helps relieve colds/cough.
Helps relieve joint/muscle pain associated with sprain/strain/ rheumatoid arthritis.
How It Works:
Pinus sylvestris, also called Scotch Pine, is now found everywhere on the North American continent. Its clear to pale yellow essential oil, steam distilled from the needles, has a pungent, crisp, clean, fresh, resinous aroma.
Pine needle oil fills a room with the clean, fresh scent reminiscent of a pine forest.
Ingredients:
Medicinal Ingredient:
Pine essential oil (Pinus sylvestris, needle) 100%.
Recommended Use:
Bath:
Add 2-8 drops of undiluted essential oil with the same amount of shampoo or liquid soap before adding it to the bath. Mix the water gently. For maximum benefit, remain in the bath for 10 minutes. Use 2 drops of undiluted essential oil the first time and increase by 1 drop per bath up to a maximum of 8 drops. Use once daily.
Compresses:
Add 2 drops of undiluted essential oil to 500 ml of warm water. Mix by shaking in a bottle and immediately soak the compress in the mixture. Squeeze lightly, apply the compress to the skin, and cover with clothes and/or towelling. Leave for 2 to 4 hours. Up to 3 times per day.
Direct inhalation:
Apply 1-6 drops of undiluted essential oil to a handkerchief/tissue and inhale occasionally. Up to 3 times per day.
Recommendations (adults only):
External use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil.
Steam inhalation:
Add 3-12 drops of undiluted essential oil to a bowl of steaming water/facial steamer. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5-10 minutes. Up to 3 times per day.
Topical use:
Mix 4 drops of essential oil in 20 ml of carrier oil for topical usage. Apply to affected area up to 3 times per day. Do not use essential oils undiluted.