Botanical name: Pinus sylvestris
Other name: Essential oil of pine Yarmor
Derived from Pinus sylvestris, a member of the Pinaceae family commonly known as forest pine, pine oil is extensively utilized for alleviating both sexual and physical fatigue. Additionally, it plays a role in enhancing circulation. The multitude of health benefits associated with this oil is a subject of ongoing exploration by medical practitioners. Pine oil stands as one of the most favored essential oils in aromatherapy, contributing significantly to the formulation of various aromatherapy preparations. Its health benefits are linked to its comforting properties, including being aromatic, antiseptic, antibacterial, and diuretic.
Medicinal Uses:
- Pine oil is most useful to relieve mental, physical and sexual fatigue, while having a cleansing and invigorating effect on an area and is great for vapor therapy in a sick room as it promotes healing.
- It can be used for cuts and sores, scabies and lice and for excessive perspiration, while its warming properties help with rheumatism, arthritis, gout, muscular aches and pains and it can stimulate circulation.
- It can help in cases of bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, coughs, laryngitis, colds and the flu. It eases breathlessness and sinusitis.