Pine Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Pinus sylvestris | |
| Common Name | : | Pine essential oil | |
| CAS # | : | 8002-09-3 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Needles, twigs and cones | |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation | |
| Color & Odor | : | Colorless to amber clear oily liquid with fresh, sweet-resinous, woody, turpentine, coniferous, balsamic fragrance |
Description :
This evergreen tree can grow up to 40 meters (130 feet) and has a flat crown. The bark is a reddish-brown that is deeply fissured with needle-like gray-green leaves.
Constituents & Specifications :
Pine oil has various chemical compounds that include borneol, bornyl acetate, phallandrene, pinene and carene
Specific Gravity : 0.86000 – 0.89000 @ 25 °C
Properties :
Antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antifungal, anti-viral, bactericidal-large spectrum, balsamic, choleretic, deodorant, decongestant, diuretic, expectorant, hypertensive , antidiabetic, cortisone-like insecticidal, restorative, rubefacient, sudorific and tonic-stimulant.
Benefits & Uses :
- Pine oil is used to treat a number of health problems including Influenza, Respiratory problems, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Fatigue, Poor circulation Bladder and kidney issues, Gout, Muscle pains and aches
- Pine oil is most useful to relieve mental, physical and fatigue. it can help in cases of bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, coughs, laryngitis, colds and flu. It eases breathlessness and sinusitis.
- It is used mainly in cosmetic purposes like perfumery, soaps, shampoos, air fresheners, deodorants and various types of creams.