Pine Origins
There are many different types of pine tree. Pinus sylvestris, one of the varieties used to produce essential oil, grows widely throughout Europe and the USSR, the main distillation centres being in Austria and the USSR.
Pine Essential oil
Steam distillation of pine needles produces a colourless oil with a strong odour reminiscent of balsam.
Pine Most common uses
Powerful antiseptic for the respiratory tract in cases of colds, influenza, pneumonia, asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis and laryngitis
- effective diuretic
- good for cystitis
- Good for the gallbladder
- eases rheumatism
- helps prevent epidemics of influenza and other contagious diseases
Rose Rosa centifolia
Rose Origins
This is a herbaceous shrub that originated in Persia and was gradually introduced to all temperate regions. It has been a favourite of poets throughout the ages. Rosa centifolia is cultivated in Morocco, which is the greatest producer, in France, where it was established before the French Revolution, and in Italy. Rosa damascena, the deep red, fragrant damask rose, was brought to Europe during the Crusades and is cultivated chiefly in the Valley of Kazenlik in Bulgaria, in the USSR and in Turkey.
Rose Essential oil
The oil is extracted from the flowers and is a dark yellow to deep brownish colour with a warm, floral, spicy aroma. Rose oil is uplifting and is well known for its numerous healing and antibacterial properties.
Rose Most common uses
- helps relieve premenstrual tension
- beneficial for the menopause
- good for depression and mental fatigue
- tones the entire system
- helps alleviate stress
- reputed to have aphrodisiac properties
- good for tired muscles, eczema, thread veins, acne and decongesting the ’tissues
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary Origins
A shrubby herb, rosemary was considered to be a sacred plant endowed with magic properties in ancient Rome and Greece. Nowadays it is found in the USSR and many Mediterranean countries, including north Africa and Turkey.
Rosemary Essential oil
Steam distillation of the flowers and leaves produces a colourless or pale yellow oil with a fresh, aromatic perfume.
Rosemary Most common uses
- general tonic
- cardiac stimulant
- combats rheumatism
- combats fluid retention and is excellent for slimmers
- useful in treatment of problems of the liver and gallbladder
- helpful in treating intestinal upsets
- good for lumbago
- good for sprains and swollen ankles
- improves blood circulation
- good for some skin conditions, such as burns and insect bites
- induces and regulates periods
- has antiseptic action on respiratory tract
Rosemary Used in excess
If used in too high a dosage can provoke epilepsy and convulsions in prone subjects.
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