Pine Oil

What is Pine oil?
Pine tree grows in Kashmir, North India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sikkim, and southern part of Tibet. The Uttaranchal hills are one of the best habitats of chir pine forests. Europe and Russia are the largest distributor of conifer. Pine trees are called evergreens tree because they keep their needles for approximately 2 years. When old needles shed off, new needles quickly come. Pine tree needles length is 1 inch to 12 inches. Both female and male pine trees produce woody cones. Due to pine aroma, it can work as a room scent ( Know awesome more essential oil uses as Room Scent ) in a diffuser as well as in cleaning solutions.

How to make?
Pine oil is derived from pine twigs, needles and cones by steam distillation process.The quality and quantity of pine oil is dependent on various factors such as the variety of pine used and from which plant part oil is obtained.

Chemical composition:
The main components are linalool, terpineol, limonene, anethole, caryophyllene and eugenol.

Pine oil blends with:
Pine oil blends with many essential oil like Cypress, Eucalyptus oil, Grapefruit, Lavender, Myrrh, Niaouli, Neroli, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrrh, Frankincense, Bergamot oil, Cedarwood, Citronella, Clary Sage, Coriander.

Pine oil Properties:
Pine oil is colorless to pale yellow in colour, density of the oil is0.95 g/cm3 at 25 °C, melting point is 5 °C (41 °F; 278 K), the odor of pine is sweet, sharp, and refreshing due to the presence of Pinene, which has a piney odor.

Medicinal properties:
Pine oil has Antiseptic, Anti-Fungal, Antibacterial, Antibacterial, Analgesic, Energizing, Anti-Inflammatory, Detoxifying, Decongestant, Diuretic, Expectorant, Soothing, Stimulating, Immune-Enhancing properties.

8 Incredible Uses & Health Benefits:

1. Pine oil is used in aromatherapy, it is also used as a room freshener in office, home, vehicles. It uplifts the mood. Pine essential oil positively impacts the mood by clearing the mind of stresses.
2. It is also used to treat common cold.
3. Pine oil is used as antimicrobial, it is used to treat skin wound, small cut and skin infection.
4. Pine oil having anti-inflammatory properties. It is used to treat eczema, acne, rosacea, it also gives relief from arthritis and muscle pain.
5. Pine oil is amazing for hairs, it enhances the hair growth and protect the scalp from dandruff and lice
6. Pine oil clear the respiratory tract, support immune function, treat cold, cough, sinusitis, asthma, and the flu.
7. Pine oil is used in massage application, it is used to treat aches, pain, soreness, to relieve muscle fatigue, to promote the body's detoxification.
8. Due to its diuretic properties, it removes excess water and toxin from your body. It is also helpful in purifying the body due to its ability to treat intestinal problems.