*This oil is produced from organically grown crops and is certified by our supplier. However, our facility is not certified organic. You get it though. ;-)
Details
Botanical Name: Pinus sylvestris
Plant Origin: Bulgaria (certified organic by our supplier)
Extraction Method: Steam distilled from needles
Shelf Life: 6 years in proper storage conditions
Storage: Store upright, lid tight, out of direct heat and sunlight
Uses
Pine may support the body's proper natural response to and assist in maintaining a healthy state of the following:
- Adrenal Glands - Addison’s Disease - Schmidt's Syndrome
- Blood Pressure - High
- Diabetes
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Lack of Libido For Men
Please see our for detailed essential oil remedies for the above-listed issues/topics.
Research
More information on Pine essential oil
Applications
Topical:
Inhalation:
Diffuse or rub a drop on palms and inhale.
Internal:
Cautions
Repeated use can possibly result in skin irritation.
May cause skin sensitization if oxidized. To prevent oxidation, store in a dark, airtight container in a refrigerator.
General EO Cautions:
All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion. It is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a licensed physician who is also certified in aromatherapy.
If for any reason you get essential oils in your eyes, put carrier oil along the eyebrows above the eyes and on the cheekbones below the eyes.
Do not put essential oils inside your ear canal.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
GC/MS Key Constituents:
alpha-Pinene 39.74%
Beta Pinene 24.78%
Limonene 6.76%
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