Pine Oil

Botanical Name of Pine:  Pinus sylvestris

Synonyms:  Scotch pine

About Pine: Pine Oil is obtained from a specific species of Pine which is popularly known as Scots Pine. The name Scots Pine must have been derived due to its presence in Scotland and all across Europe. This species of Pine would only grow above 1200 meters altitude or height above the sea level. This evergreen tree would grow up to 25 meters in height and can have a life span of up to 300 years. The needle shaped leaves of this tree are about 5 cm long and 2mm broad. The seeds of Pine tree make a formation of cone while they can be individually 3 to 5 mm long. These seed cones open up after 2 years of their pollination.

History of Pine: Origin of Pine trees could be traced to beginning of recorded history. Ever since the man discovered fire there was an immediate need to keep that fire burning, so he used dried cones of pine which proved to be an excellent combustible substance in those days. Branches of Pine trees were also used as basic tool used by humans to catch fish in those ancient days. As the time progressed man kept invented some or the other thing and use of Pine tree changed from being a fire wood to construction wood. In United States even today Pine wood constitute of major quantum of wood being used for construction. By 19^th century we were also able to discover various therapeutic qualities hidden in Pine and started making use of them.

Properties of Pine Oil: Twigs and buds of pine are steam distilled to extract its essential oil. The yield of this oil ranges from 0.1% to 0.5%. Major chemical constituents of Pine oil include: borneol, alpha phallandrene, beta phallandrene, alpha piene, beta pinene, bornyl acetate, 3-carene, etc.

Health Benefits and Applications Pine Oil:

Pine Oil is known to have number of benefits, some of the important ones include:

Skincare: One of the important uses and benefits of Pine essential oil has been in skincare applications. Skin related problems such as itching, pimples, eczema, scabies, acne, psoriasis, etc can be treated using this essential oil.

Cosmetics: Pine oil has qualities which not only helps us to get rid of skin related ailments it also has a very sweet smell and properties to keep skin smooth, renewed & shiny. Due to these qualities this oil is used in many cosmetic formulations world over.

Enhances Metabolism: Another unique therapeutic quality of Pine essential oil is its ability to increase metabolism in our body thus keep us healthy and active.

Analgesic: Pine oil can also be used as an analgesic to get relief from various pains and aches in our body.

Stress Buster: Pine oil is an excellent mood elevator and induces positive thoughts in the mind while keeping the stress and anxiety away.

Other therapeutic properties of Pine Oil that make it useful are: infections, treating small cuts and wounds, ailments related to respiratory tract, etc.

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