Common name |
Pine |
Botanical name |
Pinus sylvestris |
Method of Extraction |
Steam distilled |
Plant Part |
Needles |
Country of Origin |
Hungary |
Note |
Middle |
Appearance |
clear to pale yellow mobile liquid |
Aroma |
strong dry balsamic aroma characteristic of pine |
Major Constituents |
α-pinene, bornyl acetate |
Properties |
cleansing, invigorating, stimulating, warming |
Traditional Uses |
mental fatigue, respiratory conditions |
Blends well with |
cedarwood, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, marjoram, petitgrain, rosemary, tea tree |
Cautions |
Some species of pine are considered skin irritants, so it is important to check the botanical name of any Pine essential oil. |