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 Read the rest of this entry »
