What is Pine Essential Oil?

Pine Essential Oil

Maybe many people have not know pine essential oil in detail. Today, I will take you to understand the pine essential oil from four aspects.

Introduction of Pine Essential Oil

The numerous health benefits of pine essential oil have made it one of the most important essential oils used in aromatherapy. Normally, pine essential oil is obtained using steam distillation. Fresh twigs and needles are most often used for extracting the oil. Pine cones are also used by many manufacturers for obtaining the oil, and since pine trees are so abundant in nature, the oil is very cheap and widely available.

Pine Essential Oil Effects & Benefits

1. May Aid in Skin Care

One of the most important health benefits of pine essential oil is its possible role in treating various skin problems. Dermatologists often prescribe this oil for treating psoriasis, itching, pimples, eczema, skin diseases, poor skin, scabies, sores, and fleas. It can gives you a balanced, smooth, renewed, and shiny skin and can also act as an antioxidant for free radicals.

2. May Have Certain Cosmetic Applications

Pine essential oil also has a mesmerizing essence and gives a sweet aroma to the cosmetics. It is also used to make perfumes and scented products. Furthermore, pine essential oil is known to remove lice from the hair, and is widely used as massage and bath oil.

3. May Boost Metabolism

Pine essential oil also may increase metabolism and boosts your activity levels. It is also helpful in purifying the body due to its potential ability to treat intestinal problems. It is a diuretic in nature and helps remove excess water from your body through urination. By stimulating the frequency and quantity of urine, you eliminate more uric acid, excess water, salt, and fat from your body. Pine essential oil is also used in case of food poisoning because it can stimulate the body to process as well as eliminate toxins at a faster rate through urination.

4. May Relieve Pain

Pine essential oil is considered an analgesic and is, therefore, a good remedy for people suffering from joint pain, arthritis, and rheumatic conditions. Besides being a potential analgesic, it is also known to be an anti-inflammatory agent, meaning that it can reduce inflammation and redness of the affected areas, simultaneously eliminating the pain.

5. May Relieve Stress

The health benefits of pine oil may also include some emotional benefits. It can create an energized feeling and is effective for removing mental stress from any number of sources. It is also used medicinally for removing adrenal fatigue and refreshing your spirits since it is an excellent mood elevator. Getting regularly massaged with pine essential oil can give you mental clarity, and it relieves anxiety and nervous tension.

6. May Aid in Eye Care

The potential ability of pine essential oil to neutralize free radicals through its antioxidant capacity also represents a positive impact on eye health. Macular degeneration, cataracts, and a number of other vision-related conditions are due to the presence of free radicals in our system that cause the degradation of our cells.

7. May Reduce Infections

Pine oil is a natural remedy for various infections, including Urinary Tract Infections. This protective property is due once again to its antibacterial components.

8. May Treat Injuries

Pine essential oil is known to be an antiseptic and is regularly used to treat boils, cuts, sports injuries, and Athletes` Foot. This is not only due to its antiseptic properties, but also its anti-fungal characteristics.

9. May Relieve Respiratory Problems

Pine essential oil is very helpful for potentially curing respiratory problems and is commonly used as a remedy for colds and coughs. This is due to its abilities as an expectorant, meaning that it can loosen phlegm and mucus from the respiratory tracts and makes it easier to eliminate them.

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Pine Essential Oil Uses

By diffusing Pine Oil, to deodorize and freshen a room with the crisp, fresh, warm, and comforting aroma of Pine Essential Oil, add 2-3 drops to a diffuser of choice and allow the diffuser to run for no more than 1 hour. This helps to reduce or clear nasal/sinus congestion.

To create a Pine Oil room spray, simply dilute Pine Oil in a glass spray bottle filled with water. This can be sprayed around the house, in the car, or in any other indoor environment in which a considerable amount of time is spent.

Massage blends enriched with Pine Essential Oil help to promote clarity, ease mental stresses, strengthen attentiveness, and improve memory. For a simple massage blend, dilute 4 drops of Pine Oil in 30 ml (1 oz.) of a body lotion or a Carrier Oil, then massage it into areas affected with tightness or soreness caused by physical exertion, such as exercise or outdoor activities.

For a hydrating, cleansing, clarifying, and soothing facial serum, dilute 1-3 drops of Pine Essential Oil in 1 teaspoon of a lightweight carrier oil, such as Almond or Jojoba. Its antioxidant properties are reputed to result in skin that feels smoother, suppler, balanced, and younger.

For a balancing and detoxifying bath blend, dilute 5-10 drops of Pine Essential Oil in 30 ml (1 oz.) of a carrier oil and add it to a bathtub filled with warm water. This helps to eliminate infection-causing bacteria and viruses that may be on the skin.

To enhance the health of the hair and the scalp by eliminating fungus-causing bacteria and by soothing itchiness, simply dilute 10-12 drops of Pine Oil in ½ cup of a regular shampoo that has minimal or no scent.

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Pine essential oil blends well with many other oils including cedarwood, rosemary, lavandin, sage, labdanum, and juniper, and therefore, it can be widely used in aromatherapy. It has very low toxicity, so it is one of the safest essential oils, although some people are sensitive and can suffer from mild respiratory irritation when inhaling too much of this powerful oil.

Precautions: Keep it away from your nose or eyes as it can easily irritate mucous membranes. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid using pine oil and should ideally consult their doctors before its usage in any form or way.