Ingredients
Pine Essential Oil (Pinus sylvestris)
100% Pure and Unadulterated
Certified Kosher and Parve

Synonyms
Pine Needle Oil, Siberian Pine Oil, Scotch Pine Oil, Forest Pine Oil, Scots Pine Oil, Norway Pine Oil

Family
Pinaceae

Part Used
Needles

Method of Extraction
Steam distillation

Note
Middle

Dosage Forms
Pure-Li Natural Pine Oil is certified Kosher and Parve, and is packaged in convenient 30ml amber glass bottles with dropper caps to control dispensing

Actions
antimicrobial, antineuralgic, antirheumatic, antiscorbutic, pulmonary antiseptic, urinary antiseptic, hepatic antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, balsamic, cholagogue, choleretic, deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, hypertensive, insecticidal, restorative, rubefacient, adrenal cortex stimulant, circulatory stimulant, nervous stimulant, vermifuge

Internal Indications
asthma, bronchitis, colic, cystitis, influenza, biliary lithiasis, pneumonia, prostatitis, rickets, stomach cramps

External Indications
bronchitis, rheumatism, head lice, muscular aches and pains

Aromatheraputic Indications
fatigue, exhaustion, excessive perspiration, gout, poor circulation, respiratory ailments, colds and influenza (flu), stress related disorders

Aromatheraputic Actions
refreshing, stimulating, revitalizing, strengthening

Contraindications
Pine oil may be irritating to individuals with sensitive skin.

Therapeutic Indications
Traditional use by the Native Americans was as a preventative against scurvy. They also used it to stuff mattresses and to repel lice and fleas. It was used as an inhalant for bronchial catarrh, asthma, and blocked sinuses. The pine kernels were used as a restorative after a long illness.

Therapeutically it is used for cuts, lice, excessive perspiration, arthritis, gout, muscular aches and pains, poor circulation and rheumatism. It is also of value when treating asthma, bronchitis, coughs and sore throat, colds and flu. It is being used to treat the symptoms of fatigue; nervous exhaustion and stress related problems.

Commercially, pine oil is used to scent a number of household and personal care products such as room sprays, soaps, detergents, vaporizer liquids, cough and cold preparations and colognes. It is a flavour ingredient in major food products including alcoholic beverages and soft drinks.

Storage
Pine oil should be stored in a cool, dry area until it is used. Once opened, refrigeration and tightly closing the cap will prolong its shelf life.

Usage
Chest Infections: Pine soothes, warms and benefits chest infections. Pine frees the constrictive feeling and promotes the dispersion of congested fluids and phlegm. Use in a steam inhalation, therapeutic bath, vapourizer. Make a massage oil blend and use as a chest rub.

Colds, Flu & Congestion: Pine's penetrating action gives temporary relief to the symptoms of colds, flu, bronchial cough, catarrh, congestion and sinusitis. Use in a steam inhalation, therapeutic bath, vapourizer. Make a massage oil blend and use as a chest rub.

Joint Pain & Muscle Stiffness: Pine creates a wonderfully soothing therapeutic bath.

Arthritis, Rheumatism & Muscular Pain: Temporary relief can be obtained through using a massage oil blend massaged into the affected areas and a pine oil therapeutic bath.

Blends With
Cedarwood oil, Eucalyptus oil, Lavender oil, Lemon oil, Rosemary oil, Tea Tree oil

Complimentary Therapies
Proper nutrition is vital to good health. Drink plenty of water (at least 8 glasses daily) and juice instead of coffee, tea or sodas. Try to avoid synthetic ingredients, highly concentrated in prepared or packaged foods, and take a well-balanced multivitamin and mineral supplement.