Pine Needle

Botanical Name

Pinus sylvestris (Scots, Scotch)

Plant Family

Pinaceae

Country of Origin

Native to Eurasia, but cultivated in the eastern USA, Europe, Russia, the Baltic States, and Scandanavia, especially Finland

Common Method of Extraction

Steam Distilled

Plant Part Typically Used

Needles

Color

Clear to pale yellow

Consistency

Medium

Perfumery Note

Top

Strength of Initial Aroma

Medium-Strong

Aromatic Description

Scotch Pine Essential Oil smells fresh, woody, earthy, balsamic, clean.

Possible Substitute Oils

Balsam fir, cypress, silver fir, galbanum, blue spruce

Blends Well With

Bergamot, cajeput, camphor, cedarwood, clary sage, coriander, eucalyptus, frankincense, galbanum, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, lime, marjoram, neroli, niaouli, peppermint, ravensara, ravintsara, rosemary, Spanish sage, spikenard, tea tree, thyme, silver fir, and white fir

GRAS status

Pine Essential Oil Uses

Colds, coughing, flu, rheumatism, sinusitis, rheumatism, muscular pain/injury, gout, bronchial infection, sinus congestion, general debility, fatigue, mental and nervous exhaustion, analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antineuralgic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, nervine (calms and soothes the nerves), aids detoxification, antiseptic, antiviral, anti-infectious, soothes various skin conditions, decongestant, clears excess mucous, disinfectant, diuretic, expectorant, antiparasitic, enhances metabolism, reduces gallbladder inflammation,  and helps eliminate gallstones, stimulating, stress management, reduces anxiety, reduces anger, grounding

Sources: Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, 25th Anniversary Edition (Novato, CA: New World Library, 2016, 614. Julia Lawless, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Updated Edition) (London: Harper Thorsons, 2014), 165-166.

Major Constituents Pine Essential Oil

• • a-Pinene
  • B-Pinene
  • Delta-3-Carene
  • B-Phellandrene
  • Delta-Cadinene
  • Camphene

Pine Essential Oil Safety Information

Tisserand and Young do not indicate any special precautions when using Scotch Pine Essential Oil. However, they precaution to avoid use of the oil if it has oxidized. Reading Tisserand and Young’s full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 398-399.]

Recommended Dilution Range

5%; 3%-20%; Alpha terpinene, Sabinene, and Limonene CT 3%-50%; neat for some conditions.

General Safety Information

Do not take essential oils internally nor apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Read, Birkat Natural’s, Guide to Diluting Essential Oils, for general dilution information. If you are currently experiencing pregnancy, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, have any other medical problem, or are otherwise under the care of a physician, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. Carefully read Birkat Natural’s Essential Oil Safety Information page, before using any essential oil. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

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