Scots Pine Essential Oil
The Scots Pine (often misnamed 'Scotch Pine') is a common tree ranging from Great Britain and Spain east to eastern Siberia and the Caucasus Mountains, and as far north as Lapland. In the north of its range, it occurs from sea level to 1000 m, while in the south of its range, it is a high altitude mountain tree, growing at 1200-2500 m altitude. Scots Pine was used for making tar in the pre-industrial age. There are still some active tar producers, but mostly the industry has ceased to exist.
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| Botanical Name: | Pinus sylvestris L. |
| Family: | Pinaceae |
| Synonyms: | Pinus maritime, pinus pinaster Scotch pine, forest pine, norway pine, pine needle |
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| Parts Used: | Needles |
| Extraction Method: | Steam/dry distilled |
| Appearance: | Clear to pale yellow liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Strong balsamic, pine, turpentine |
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| Consistancy: | Thin |
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| Blends well with: | Black pepper, lavender, lavandin, lemon, patchouli, petitgrain, rosemary, spruce. |
| Historical Uses: | The pine kernels (nuts found in the cones) were eaten by the ancient Egyptians, who added them to their bread. Hippocrates prescribed an extract of the resin for pneumonia, and Arab physicians used it to treat 'ulcers of the lings', probably tuberculosis. |
| Modern Uses: | As well as having many medicinal uses, this powerful antiseptic oil (or its many synthetic counterparts) is used in disinfectants, air-fresheners, detergents and other household cleaning products. |
| Cautions: | Non toxic, non irritant, possibly sensitizing. |
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